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Day Trip to Alexandria Tours From Cairo: Explore Ancient Culture and Modern City Life

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Alexandria

Embark on a full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and discover the rich ancient culture and vibrant modern city life. Visit historical sites like the Roman Theater and Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, explore the renowned Alexandria Library, and marvel at the majestic Fort Qaitbey.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The catacombs were discoverd in 1900 by chance, when a cart fell down the shaft. It is graves from the time of the Ptolomies kings with 500 shefts each is enough to accommodate up to 5 mummies. The graves were found empty.
Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s pillar is a huge pillar was once used to lead ships into Alexandria port. The pillar is one single piece of granite stone except the base which is made of another single piece of same stone. The site contains the graves of god Serabis, as well as some ancient artifacts from the Pharaonic period.
Fort Qaitbey - The fort was built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay as part of his campaign to defent the country against the attacks of the crusaders. The fort was built on Faros Island which is the same location of the ancient light house. It is built of limestone.
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - The main old mosque of Alexandria which accommodates the grave of Abulabbas who was the leader of fishermen in Alexandria.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The library was built a few years ago on the location of the old bibliotheque. The library is one of the biggest in the world.

What's Included

Entrance Fees
Pick up and drop off services
Mineral bottled water
Private Egyptologist tour guide
All tours and transfers
Stops for coffee or tea (optional)
Seafood lunch

What's Not Included

Tipping (optional)

Additional Information

The whole-day exploration trip from Cairo to Alexandria is inclusive of all transportations by a climate-controlled vehicle. Alexandria, situated along Egypt’s coast of Mediterranean, was historically a hub of education and culture. In present times, it’s a thriving harbour city, but vestiges of its historical significance are still visible. You will get to visit the Roman Theater, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, the Alexandria Library, and Fort Qaitbey.

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.

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G6696wdmh

Jun 16, 2023

Amazing Day - The view was fantastic. We were dealt with flexibly. It was an amazing Day for us. Enough time to make pics Martin

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Dougha729tc

Mar 13, 2024

A very different ambiance from Cairo. - Alexandria was very interesting, much different than Cairo. The Roman catacombs were labyrinthine and deep. The site of the ancient wonder of the world, the Alexandria Lighthouse, was a lovely destination for primarily local touriss which gave it a different ambiance from the usual foreign-based tourist sites, which can be annoying. I was deeply dismayed by not being allowed to enter the new Library of Alexandria. That had been one of my main goals in going to the city, but the police were blocking the doorway and wouldn't let anyone pass. I don't know why but it was very disappointing. Other than that and the literally thousands of high-rise apartments that dominated the landscape, the trip was both pleasurable and informative. I learned a lot.

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