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Private Day Trip: Journey to Alexandria From Cairo Featuring Qaytbay Citadel & Roman Theater
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274 Ratings
El Talbia
Embark on a private day trip from Cairo to Alexandria and discover the city’s iconic landmarks, including Qaytbay Citadel, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater. Enjoy the flexibility of a private guide and explore at your own pace.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cairo - At 7:00 Am our Expert tour guide will come to pick you up from your Hotel in Cairo or Giza holding a sign of your name transferred by private A/C Car drive to Alexandria about 220 k.m away from Cairo it takes about 2:30 hour
Then around 18:00 pm will be back to your Hotel.Â
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - visit the The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa where you can see the Roman art mix with ancient egyptian art in one place, this is the most famous tomb in Alexandria it has three levels which is a unique design
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - then you will visit the The Roman Theater made out of marble stones and the floor it has a big Section of mosaic
- Bibliotheca Alexandria - then you will visit Alexandria Library which is the second biggest library in the world
- Fort Qaitbey - Â then you will visit Qaitbey Citadel and have a free walk around the Cornish.
Then you will have Lunch during the day in a local restaurant and the lunch is included but Beverages are not.
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Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - Experiencing the Spiritual and Historical Journey
Experience a timeless story of faith at El Mursi Abu Elabas. Named after a prominent religious figure, Sheik El Mursi Abu Elabas, it stands as a potent reminder of the depth of devotion and spirituality. Visitors to El Mursi Abu Elabas can delve into the rich history seeped within its walls, further elevating their understanding and appreciation of the critical religious figure. El Mursi Abu Elabas welcomes you to immerse yourself in a story intricately woven with faith and history and to explore a venerable world that resonates with peace and spirituality.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Share guide in Alexandria (Optional)
- Entry Fees ( Optional)
- Lunch ( Optional)
Additional Information
Experience the best of Alexandria on a guided tour from Cairo designed to immerse you in the city’s unique charm and heritage. Visit top attractions like the Alexandria National Museum, the stunning Abu Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque, and the picturesque Alexandria Corniche, all while learning about the city’s fascinating past and vibrant present from our knowledgeable guides. Enjoy a seamless and enriching travel experience with our carefully curated Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo.
Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday , so you will be able to take Photos from outside.
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
- Entry fees includes basic area only
Location
Abd El-Shafy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(274 Ratings)
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L8339ixbernardom
Jul 20, 2024
Amazing experience - Was a very good day in Alexandria.
The driver was very friendly with us, he came at the right time in the morning to pick us up. Our guide Shery El Shorbagy was extremely good and friendly. After our tour we went to have lunch and we chat a lot with her about the city and the ancient history in Egypt and Alexandria.
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Coleen_d
Jul 11, 2024
Egypt Trip - Great Fun. Tour guide Eno was very friendly and Knowledgeable. Alexandria cool breeze was greatly appreciated.
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570guias
Jun 8, 2024
Alexandria's important visits cannot be forgotten, but they must have a full day on their itinerary, leaving Cairo early and returning - Alexandria, the second important city in Egypt after Cairo, has 5 million inhabitants, built by the great Alexander in the year 332 BC
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Mary_b
Jun 2, 2024
Great Tour! - We had an incredible time in Alexandria. Our driver, Joseph, was very friendly and gave us lots of interesting information about the areas we were driving through on our journey from Cairo. We felt safe on the drive and he offered us breaks when needed. When we arrived, we met our guide Samira, who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the sites she was showing us around. An unexpected favourite of ours were the catacombs, which were really interesting. Samira had great local knowledge and was able to recommend a good fish restaurant for lunch. We would recommend this tour to anyone looking for a quick introduction to Alexandria.
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Al_a
Mar 22, 2024
Alexandria explorations - Our guide was very personable, professional and informative, we enjoyed the detailed explanations she provided to us.
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David_d
Mar 11, 2024
Well worthwhile! - Alexandria is a beautiful city and very worth visiting. Ghada was a fantastic guide. So knowledgeable but also not just facts. She made it interesting and intriguing. The drive from Cairo on the desert road was an experience - great driver, but crazy traffic on the way back. This is definitely the way to do a day trip to Alexandria. Our only comment is fortunately we brought some water bottles. The description on the website said we would get a water bottle each and we did not.
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Jacob_y
Jun 6, 2024
Great day in Alexandria - Our driver picked us up from our accommodations very promptly and our guide was wonderful. She had a clear passion for the sites of Alexandria and gave us plenty of detail with still time to explore. The day was also reasonably paced; we didn't spend too long or too short of a time at any specific location. We booked the all-inclusive package with lunch, which was underwhelming and not worth the 20 pounds extra (also didn't include drinks), but the day itself was excellent.
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Ww_h
Apr 10, 2024
Great Historical City, Wonderful Driver, Average Guide - It was our first day in Egypt, and our 3-hour car journey from Cairo to Alexandria was pleasant. The driver, Abdullah, was on time, polite and he did his best to converse with us in English (with assistance from Google Translate). He helped me brushed up my Arabic in a fun way by asking me to read the car number plates as we drove past them.
Our guide was a young mother of two. While she was fluent in English, she gave us a skim-through summary of each site and gave us 15-20 minutes (instead of an hour as per the itinerary) to view the site! In short, we felt rushed. To be fair to her, however, the heat and the piercing sun rays were draining us by noon and so, we did not ask for a longer duration.
Alexandria is a great city and worth the visit. We wish we had more energy to absorb its rich history and culture. Lunch (USD20 per pax at own cost) at the Fish Market was good! We had the best table there - a corner table facing the Mediterranean Sea; the grilled fish (main course) was fresh and delicious. As it was Ramadan, our guide was fasting and so, she sat waited for us at a table near the entrance of the restaurant while we ate.
In the end, we decided to tip the driver more than the Guide.
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Shibila_r
Apr 6, 2024
Cairo to Alexandria - To and fro journey between Cairo and Alexandria was great. Our driver was super good , journey was very smooth.
We spent only half day as Library was closed always on Friday. If you don’t want to miss library please don’t go to Alexandria on Friday.
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Rhi_s
Apr 1, 2024
Hit and miss - Our driver was great. The stops in alexandria were interesting.
I felt like the guide could have done more to bring the history and importance of alexandria to life
We were also charged extra to have a stop of lunch for some reason, but were still back in Cairo by 4pm after leaving at 615. So didn't really take any extra time.
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