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Private Full-Day Alexandria Tour From Cairo: Explore Historic Sites
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Alexandria
Discover the historic sites of Alexandria on a private full-day tour from Cairo. Explore the Qaytbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and more with a dedicated guide. Limited availability on Fridays.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The tour guide will be awaiting you. They will be holding a sign of our tours, will pick you up from your hotel for Alexandria Day Tour. First visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
- Lighthouse of Alexandria - Then we proceed to see the Qaitbey Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (Light House ) of Alexandria After that take a Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - New library of Alexandria the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, Site of the ancient lighthouse it’s one of the seven wonders of ancient world, Palaces of Farouk, last king in history of Egypt.
- Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - This stately mosque was built over the tomb of a revered 13th-century Sufi saint, Abu Abbas Al Mursi, from Murcia in Spain. Several successive mosques have been built and rebuilt on the site. Though the current structure is modern, it’s still an attractive octagonal building, with a soaring central tower and an interior decorated with eye-catching Islamic mosaics, tiling and woodwork. Al Mursi is one of the four master saints in Egypt, so his tomb here is a pilgrimage place.
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What's Included
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping to your Guide and Driver
- Lunch
- Parking fees
- Sites Tickets
Additional Information
Explore Alexandria in a single day with a private guide, making the most of your vacation time in Egypt. With a dedicated guide,no waiting for other group members or wasting time on things that don’t appeal to you. Stops can include Qaytbay Citadel,the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Mursi Abu El Abbas Mosque, among others.
Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Friday so will be able to take photos from outside.
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
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H985lzjakeh
Jan 22, 2024
Awesome day trip to Alexandria - Had a great day trip out to Alexandria from our hotel in Giza. Ahmed (the best driver in Egypt) drove us to and from. We saw the Catacombs and Citadel, then had an excellent lunch sitting at the beach looking out to the Mediterranean Sea. Maryam was highly hospitable and looked after us really well. Would highly recommend!
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Rosiebo7532iz
Jan 22, 2024
What a special experience - Alexandria was yet another absolutely amazing destination. If you come to Cairo, you have to check out Alexandria. I would recommend booking Maryam as your guide, she truly has passion for what she does and explains everything so clearly. She also takes the best photos, she’s like a professional! It was so beautiful in Alexandria and a perfect way to end our trip, thank you Maryam. 10 stars
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Rebecaas5285lf
Jan 8, 2024
All good when guided by Maryam! - Alexandria is a must when visiting Egypt, and with Maryam being your guide you are sure to enjoy even the hiccups of the day. We were road blocked for two hours and even enjoyed that bit of the trip thanks for the warmth of Maryam and our driver, all jet lacked we slept beautifully while waiting. Alexandria is an exceptional place, at the sea, the citadel is like no other and Maryam makes sure you eat at the best local places with views to enjoy. So book this one for sure and enjoy!
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Ecemmmmpl
Apr 21, 2023
Definitely recommended - This was one of the best decisions we made during our trip to Egypt. It was very comfortable to go there with a pricate car. Our guide Maryam not only showed us around and explain its history she also arranged tickets, lunch etc.
One thing I can say is to spend minimum 3 4 hours in the library of Alexandria. There are museums, expositions and many more to discover inside.
I liked Alexandria more than Cairo personally.
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Summer
Feb 10, 2023
Fantastic day with Miriam! - Fantastic day with Miriam!
Miriam is a fantastic tour guide! I recommend booking with her, 6 stars if possible! She is super knowledgeable and easy to get along with. The entire day was well planned and punctual with the perfect amount of time at each location, with additional time at the end of the day for the Library of Alexandria.
Communication before the tour was excellent, I booked this through my hotel. I was picked up at my hotel precisely on time by Miriam and our driver for the day. We went to the Roman catacombs first. We were there when they first opened for the day to beat the larger tour groups, something I greatly appreciated. Then we went to the citadel and had a delicious fresh fish lunch nearby. I highly recommend ordering the lemon-mint beverage that Miriam likes. It is delicious!!! The last stop of the day is at the Library of Alexandria. As a huge book lover, the Library absolutely amazing. The day ended with the drive back to Cairo where I was dropped off at my hotel.
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Kristienreis
Oct 8, 2022
Alexandria Tour - Another amazing and beautiful citadel of Alexandria. Thank you so much to Maryam Egypt Legends Tours is an amazing tour guide she explains everything and learns about the history of the ancient Egyptians. 👍👍👍👍👍
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365_vsstravel
Oct 6, 2022
Thank you, Maryam! - Maryam, our tour guide, was excellent! She would make sure you were doing okay throughout the long day of the tour! Also, was great about where and how to take the best photos!
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Donna
Jul 15, 2022
Great way to see Alexandria - I would recommend this day trip to anyone who wants to see Alexandria! It was nice to just relax on the way up and down in the van. The tour itself was very informative, my favorite part was the catacombs! We had enough time to enjoy all of it but didn't feel rushed either! Our tour guide Maryam was amazing, she was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly~
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Patrician926
Apr 20, 2022
Alexandria, Egypt - Maryam Tareq Khattab did another amazing tour with us to Alexandria. She made everything family and kid friendly. She feels like family at this point after having her as our tour guide for 3 days.
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Marcelexplor
Nov 2, 2020
Amazing legacy Tour - Amazing tour experience in Cairo & Alexandria with a lot of knowledge in Egyptology and history, also they explain a bit of their traditions, food and culture
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