Cairo Trip Overview
You will be picked up at the hotel in Cairo at 8:00 am and will travel to Alexandria for approximately 3 hours on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. Arriving in Alexandria, the visit of the Pompeius Column is the first stage. It rises on ancient remains of the wall and over the ruins of the famous Serapis temple. Afterwards, visit the catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa. The rest of the trip will take you to the famous Qaitbay Citadel after lunch. It was built on the site of the once famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. The excursion ends with a visit to the impressive library of Alexandria, with its unusual architecture and the magnificently landscaped gardens of Montazah. Afterwards the transfer bus will take you back to your hotel.
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Duration: 14 to 15 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
You will be picked up at the hotel in Cairo at 8:00 am and will travel to Alexandria for approximately 3 hours on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. Arriving in Alexandria, the visit of the Pompeius Column is the first stage. It rises on ancient remains of the wall and over the ruins of the famous Serapis temple. Afterwards, visit the catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa. The rest of the trip will take you to the famous Qaitbay Citadel after lunch. It was built on the site of the once famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. The excursion ends with a visit to the impressive library of Alexandria, with its unusual architecture and the magnificently landscaped gardens of Montazah. Afterwards the transfer bus will take you back to your hotel.
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The first stage of the excursion takes you to the Column of Pompey.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The further course takes you to the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Visit to the citadel of Qaitbey.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
Visit the impressive building; the library of Alexandria.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Marvel at the beautifully landscaped gardens of Montazah.
Duration: 30 minutes
