Private Alexandria Day Tour: Discover Ancient Sites from Giza

Embark on a private day tour from Giza to Alexandria and uncover the ancient wonders of this legendary city. Explore catacombs, visit the library, and marvel at historical landmarks.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alexandria - Private transportation from your hotel in Cairo/Giza to Alexandria with a personal car and guide. Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean in Egypt. In the Hellenistic era, it boasted a lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and a renowned library. Today, the library has been reborn as the modern, disc-shaped Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The city also features Greco-Roman landmarks, historic cafes, and sandy beaches. The 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel stands on the seafront.

  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - This historical archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt, is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

  • Pompey’s Pillar - A Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt, erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian between 298-302 AD. The massive Corinthian column originally supported a colossal statue of the emperor in armor.

  • Kayetbai - The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century fortress on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria, Egypt. Built in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay, it is located on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the entrance of the Eastern Harbour.

  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina - A major library and cultural center on the Mediterranean shore in Alexandria, Egypt.

  • Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque - This mosque in Alexandria is dedicated to the 13th-century Andalusian Sufi saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi, whose tomb it houses. It is located in the Anfoushi neighborhood, near the Citadel of Qaitbay.

  • Cairo - After the tour, you will be safely transferred back to your hotel in Cairo/Giza, a journey that will take approximately 3 hours.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Personal tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • entry fees around 320 le
Additional Information

Embark on a comprehensive day-long exploration tour from Giza to the historically rich sites of Alexandria, a famed city lapped by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Journey into the mysterious labyrinth of Kom el Shoqafa catacombs and marvel at Pompey’s Pillar, a remarkable relic of Imperial Roman era. Pay a visit to the city’s modern library, before admiring the stout battlements of the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, erected on the historical remains of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Wrap up your tour at the grand Abu El Abbas Mosque, a meticulously crafted architectural masterpiece dedicated to a revered Sufi saint.
The tour package guarantees hotel pickup and drop-off facilities along with the guidance of a knowledgeable, affable and adept guide.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Location
Alexandria
Cancellation Policy

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

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