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Alexandria Full-Day Private Tour from Giza or Cairo with Lunch
4.7
6 Ratings
Alexandria
Discover Alexandria’s rich history and stunning views on a full-day private tour from Cairo. Explore ancient sites and savor a Mediterranean lunch.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The catacombs of “Kom El Shoqafa” meaning “Mound of Shards” is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. Due to the time period, many of the features of the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa merge Roman, Greek and Egyptian cultural points. - Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honor of the Augustus Diocletian between 298-302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armor. It stands at the eastern side of the temenos of the Serapeum of Alexandria, beside the ruins of the temple of Serapis itself. The erroneous name and association with Pompey stems from historical misreading of the Greek dedicatory inscription on the base - Lighthouse of Alexandria - The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD. It was build over the distraction of the ancient famous lighthouse of Pharos u - Alexandria Library - The new library of Alexandria is located on the Eastern Harbor on or near the site of the original. The project became a reality with the help of the UNESCO and was inaugurated on 16 October 2002. It is quite famous for being the world’s sixth largest Francophone library in the world. The library is trilingual as it contains book in Arabic, English, and French and holds the largest depository of French books in north Africa and the middle east
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Any extra visit
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Alexandria is the most beautiful city in Egypt, enjoy a day tour to the bride of mediterranean sea.
The tour starts early at the morning by traveling for maximum 3 hours from Cairo to Alexandria by desert road, when you enter the city you will see the beautiful mix of cultures and Civilization with history extended to more than 2300 years old, Alexandria is the largest city on the Mediterranean, the sixth-largest city in the Arab world and the ninth-largest in Africa. Alexandria was founded 331 BC by Alexander the Great and named after him.
You will enjoy seeing the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Bombay biller and sultan Qaitbay citadel, lunch over the mediterranean sea will make your experience more magnificent, most of the people don’t want to leave the city after they finish the tour but a long way back to Cairo make you think twice before you want to stay more, and you will always want to back to Alexandria.
Location
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Kom Al Shokafa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(6 Ratings)
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Companion67255574215
May 22, 2024
7 days in Egypt from Alexandria to luxour - My experience was fantastic. It was better than i imagined.
For 7 days, we covered all the highlights of Egypt.
Our guide, Hima, was fantastic. He gave us all the information we needed and more.
We didn't face any problems because they pland for it .
We really had the best tour ever.
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Gerardo
Mar 17, 2024
Very good guide service through the city of Alexandria - Very good companion
I recommend it
Excellent guides and transportation
The food is also very good.
I visited many spectacular places
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Jennifermauii
Apr 27, 2022
Touring Alexandria - Ibrahim is extremely knowledgeable. He was good about giving options to accommodate our schedules and physical ability. Thanks so much Ibrahim!
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Q4552fsclaudiao
Oct 1, 2020
Alexandria tour with Hima - I booked the tour for my family visit in Egypt, Hima was our guide.
We enjoyed visiting Alexandria from inside starting with the catacombs and the Roman theatre we also visited Bombay biller, we had lunch on the Greek club by the Mediterranean sea with the view of citadel.
We really enjoyed everything and Hima was great guide gave us a lot of information about the history of the city.
I totally recommend this tour with
Hima
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Annateyaa
Aug 24, 2020
Alexandria is beautiful city - I moved from Cairo to Alexandria and I thought it will be fine if I hire guide to show me the city.
Hima was the guide who show me all the city,
We started with Pompey biller the longest biller from one peace of stone created by men, after that we visited the citadel of Alexadria in bahry area, we enjoyed lunch by the sea and we rested for while before we continue to the library of Alexadria.
I wanted to visit the opera house and it was amazing that we can handle it.
Finally we visited Montaza gardens and it was very nice, I never see something palaces like Montaza before.
It was great experience to touch the beauti of
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721twylab
Oct 16, 2023
Just OK - This tour is not for those who have any physical limitiation. Lots to see...and lots of walking and stairs everywhere. Food options were limited and not tasty at all. The guide is highly knowledgeable and effective, however and you will learn a lot.
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