Cairo Trip Overview
Visit Egypt’s beautiful second city, Alexandria, known as the bride of the Mediterranean Sea in a private day trip from Cairo or Giza. See the marvelous sightseeing in Alexandria and enjoy visiting Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa , Qaitbay Citadel and the old place of lighthouse. Explore the modern Library in Alexandria “Bibliotheca” and the Roman Amphitheater. Enjoy personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this private tour. Pickup and drop-off from central Cairo or Giza hotels and seafood lunch by the Sea.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Balloon Rides
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Visit Egypt’s beautiful second city, Alexandria, known as the bride of the Mediterranean Sea in a private day trip from Cairo or Giza. See the marvelous sightseeing in Alexandria and enjoy visiting Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa , Qaitbay Citadel and the old place of lighthouse. Explore the modern Library in Alexandria “Bibliotheca” and the Roman Amphitheater. Enjoy personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this private tour. Pickup and drop-off from central Cairo or Giza hotels and seafood lunch by the Sea.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 7:00 am. We will drive almost 210 kilometers approx. 3 hours driving to Alexandria City, the second largest city in Egypt known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Arrive to Alexandria to start your day tour by visiting the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Then, to the Roman Amphitheater which is considered to be the best-preserved Roman site in Egypt, and one of Alexandria’s most popular monuments.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
Tour Alexandria’s must-see modern landmark — the spectacular city library and the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court where you can see the bust of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the second and take photos.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of pharaos (light house) .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, Anfushi Old Alexandria, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is an Egyptian mosque in the city of Alexandria. It is dedicated to the 13th century Murcian Andalusi Sufi saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi, whose tomb it contains. It is located in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria, near the Citadel of Qaitbay.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Enjoy fresh seafood lunch by the Mediterranean between visits. Finally, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.
Duration: 3 hours
