Alexandria City Tour from Cairo Full Day

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ID: GYG430040-774798
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Experience Alexandria on a guided full-day trip from Cairo. Visit a Roman Amphitheatre and Catacombs, see the Alexandria Library, Pompey's PIllar and other sights, and feast on a delicious lunch.
Take a day tour to the histroic coastal city of Alexandria. Benefit from pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own private guide as you visit sights like Qaitbay Citdael and the Montazah Palace.
Begin your experience with pickup from Cario. Sit back and relax in your private vehicle as you speed along the highway towards the city known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean".
Upon arrival, get ready for a tour of the city's best and most famous sights. Admire the Roman Amphitheatre of Kom El-Deqa, Alexandria's largest historical site and one which dates from the 1st to 3rd century A.D. Check out the ruins of the Alexandria Library, and imagine its history filled with papyrus scrolls.
Pay a visit to Pompey's Pillar, a 4th-century Roman column, before heading over to the Qaitbay Citadel. There, descend underground to experience the vast Catacombs, a 3-level Roman cemetry cut deep into the rock.
Enjoy some authentic lunch in a local restaurant during your visit to the city. Conclude your experience with a trip to see the striking architecture and extensive gardens of Montazah Palace. Then, head back in your vehicle for transportation back to Cairo and drop-off back at your accommodation.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in Egypt's historic second city on a day trip from Cairo
  • See the city's top landmarks like the Roman Catacombs and Alexandria Library
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with pickup, a private guide, and vehicle
  • Encounter Pompey's Pillar and take a trip to explore the Qaitbay Citadel
  • Tuck into a delicious and authentic lunch at a restaurant serving seafood

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This activity involves a drive of approximately 3 hours from Cairo
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.