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Private Sightseeing Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

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Alexandria

Discover Alexandria's wonders on a private day tour from Cairo. Explore ancient catacombs, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Amphitheatre with a local guide.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (meaning “Mound of Shards”) are a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (English: Library of Alexandria) is a major library and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city of Alexandria.
Fort Qaitbey - It was the eighteenth Burji Mamluk Sultan of Egypt from 872–901 A.H. (1468-1496 C.E.). (Other transliterations of his name include Qaytbay and Kait Bey.) He was Circassian by birth and was purchased by the ninth sultan Barsbay (1422 to 1438 C.E.) before being freed by the eleventh Sultan Jaqmaq (1438 to 1453 C.E.). During his reign, he stabilized the Mamluk state and economy, consolidated the northern boundaries of the Sultanate with the Ottoman Empire, engaged in trade with other contemporaneous polities, and emerged as a great patron of art and architecture. In fact, although Qaitbay fought sixteen military campaigns, he is best remembered for the spectacular building projects that he sponsored, leaving his mark as an architectural patron on Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Damascus, Aleppo, Alexandria, and every quarter of Cairo.
Ancient Roman Amphitheater - The Roman Amphitheatre is one of Alexandria’s most popular monuments. This is Egypt’s second-most important city, after the capital, Cairo. While the amphitheaters were spread through different countries like Greece, Italy, and Turkey during the reign of the Romans, with many examples of these structures still present in many regions around Europe and the Middle East, the Roman amphitheater of Alexandria is the only one of its type in Egypt.

What's Included

Transfers in a private air conditioned vehicle
Sightseeing as detailed within the itinerary
Escorted by tour guide
Bottle Water
Entrance fees as detailed within the itinerary
Hotel Pickup And Drop Off

What's Not Included

Tipping

Additional Information

This full-day private tour to Alexandria begins at the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Beat the crowds with admission included. Journey to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, where you can examine the history of the region in this major cultural center, located next to the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Finally, visit the popular Amphitheatre of Alexandria before traveling in comfort back to Cairo.

Convenient pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Stay hydrated with bottled water provided. Learn in-depth knowledge from a local guide. Enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned private transportation between sites.