Trip Info
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Alexandria
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yes
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All seasons
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Cairo or Giza hotel
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Lunch at a local restaurant
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(English or other languages on request)
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Online, bank transfer, or cash on the day
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up to 24 hours before the tour
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Cairo,Giza
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Available
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Daily – Year-round
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Available
Overview
Escape the bustling streets of Cairo and enjoy a fascinating day trip to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. On this private full-day tour, you’ll travel in comfort with a personal Egyptologist guide and a private vehicle, exploring one of Egypt’s most historic and beautiful coastal cities.
Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and drive through the desert highway towards Alexandria. Upon arrival, discover the city’s unique blend of Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, and Islamic heritage.
Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt with stunning underground chambers. Marvel at the towering Pompey’s Pillar and the ruins of the Serapeum. Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Admire the grand architecture of the El Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque.
Optionally, enjoy a walk through the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a remarkable tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria.
Throughout the tour, you’ll have time to relax by the sea, enjoy local seafood (optional lunch), and take memorable photos of this coastal gem.
Highlights
- Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- See Pompey’s Pillar and Roman temples
- Visit Qaitbay Citadel by the Mediterranean
- Stop at the historic El Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque
- visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Enjoy personalized guiding from an Egyptologist