Private Tour: Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

Take a fascinating private tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your own Egyptologist guide. With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of Alexandria. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites in Alexandria you'll visit.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C., and was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt.

Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Back above ground, continue to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

the next site your guide will show you is the Roman amphitheater, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt

After lunch (included) you will visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (additional cost).

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:00 AM
Duration: 11 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans; pick up from the hotel and drop off.
There will be a supplement for transfer to/from hotels on (the 6th of October City– New Administrative Capital – The Settlement)
There will be a supplement for the Russian language Guide

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Experience a Private and an expert Qualified Egyptologist guide.
• Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans ; pick up from hotel and drop off.
• Lunch in a great Mediterranean view resturant.
• Visit to the great library of Alexandria,and the Roman Catacombs.
• Pompey's Pillar and the Roman Amphitheatre.
• Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar
• Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• Entry/Admission - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Entry/Admission - Ancient Roman Amphitheater

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Transfer Supplement to/from region of 6th of Oct. 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
• Transfer Supplement to/from region of N.A.Capital 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
• Transfer Supplement to/from region of Settlement 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car

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