Discover the historic attractions of Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean, on a day tour from Cairo or Giza hotels. Explore ancient sites, including Pompey’s Pillar and the Citadel of Qaitbay.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The mysterious Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in Alexandria were discovered a little more than a hundred years ago when a donkey disappeared into a hole in the earth. What was uncovered was a complex of 3 story underground catacomb. While the upper floor is pretty bare from design the middle floor has a unique tomb that combines Egyptian, Greek, and Roman iconography.
- Pompey’s Pillar - A massive 30m column looms over the debris of the glorious ancient settlement of Rhakotis, the original township from which Alexandria grew. Known as Pompey’s Pillar, for centuries the column, hewn from red Aswan granite, has been one of the city’s prime sights: a single, tapered shaft, 2.7m at its base and capped by a fine Corinthian capital. The column rises out of the sparse ruins of the Temple of Serapeum, a magnificent structure that stood here in ancient times.
- Fort Qaitbey - It’s a 15th century Islamic fortress built to protect the city from invading Crusaders. The Qaitbay Citadel is located on the northeast part of Pharos Island, on the exact spot that was once home to the famous lighthouse of Alexandra. The Citadel was original established by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay in 1544 as a fortress..
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, also known as the New Library of Alexandria is located very close to where the original Royal Library of Alexandria once stood before being totally destroyed. The new library is without question a fitting tribute to what was once the world’s most valuable library.
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- Entrance fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch at a quality restaurant with a view of the Mediterranean
- Time for shopping
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Welcome to Alexandria, also known as the Mediterranean’s bride. Often referred to as Africa’s Athens, this city was founded by the renowned conqueror, Alexander The Great, in 332 B.C. With numerous attractions to offer from the era of Greco-Roman rule over Egypt, like Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, and the renowned Citadel of Qaitbay, erected over the remnants of the ancient Alexandria lighthouse, one of the seven ancient world wonders. There’s plenty to explore. Join us for an incredible day tour from Cairo or Giza hotels, and take in the wonders of this magnificent city…
- The listed prices are for pick up from Downtown Cairo and Giza hotels ONLY. New Cairo (5th Settlement), New administrative Capital, Airport road hotels and 6th October city hotels extra charge will apply.
- NOT RECOMMENEDED FOR BACKPACKERS
- This is a travel/tour service, not an Uber or Taxi
- For 16+ participants, kindly contact us
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