Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo: Explore Ancient Roman Sites & Modern Libraries
Alexandria
Embark on a captivating day tour from Cairo to Alexandria, where you'll explore ancient Roman sites and modern libraries. Discover the catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the Library of Alexandria, and Fort Qaitbey.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Alexandria - Starting early, you will be waited by our Crew (Guide & Driver) to pick you up, Driving to Alexandria (270 km) North Egypt through very safe road. On the way you can stop if you need to drink something or bathroom, then continue driving to Alexandria, enjoying your day tour you visit the most important four sites( this tour customizable you can switch to another site) also you have a lunch in a nice restaurant Mediterranean sea view then Driving back to Cairo to drop you off.
    During this amazing tour you will see Alexandria (the Romans capital in Egypt founded 331 bc) & the important four archaeological sites in ,recommended to visit it.
    First one Catacomb Tomb

  • Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum .here stood the main temple of Serapis, the Serapeum temple was also a library of religious texts, and had three subterranean galleries where the Apis bull resided.The pillar, height of 28 metres, was added in 293 CE.

3rd Visited point (Library of Alexandria),
opened in 2002. The original library was founded in the 3rd century BCE.
The new library is designed to hold 8 million books There are a few exhibitions of interest here,

forth visited point (Fort Qaitbey or the Old lighthouse )
The Fort has the most visible location in Alexandria. built around 1480 in the place where the famous lighthouse of Pharos once stood one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Convenient pickup & drop-off in Cairo & Giza
  • Lunch provided
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for comfort
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • Expert Egyptologist tour guide accompanying
  • Entrance fees to all listed sites covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

During this amazing tour you will see Alexandria (the Romans capital in Egypt founded 331 bc) & the important four archaeological sites in ,recommended to visit it. First one The Only Catacomb in Egypt (carved inside the the biggest Romans cemetery 2nd scenery discovered in 1900 ad you will ancient Egyptian & Romans art,
2nd point
Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum .here stood the main temple of Serapis, the Serapeum temple was also a library of religious texts, and had three subterranean galleries where the Apis bull resided.
The pillar, height of 28 metres, was added in 293 CE.
3rd Visited point (Library of Alexandria),
opened in 2002. , The original library was founded in the 3rd century BCE,.
The new library is designed to hold 8 million books There are a few exhibitions of interest here,
Fort Qaitbey
The Fort has the most visible location in Alexandria. built around 1480
in the place where the famous lighthouse of Pharos once stood one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

Location
Alexandria
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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