Day Trip to Alexandria Tours From Cairo
The full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria includes all transfers by air-conditioned vehicle. Alexandria, located on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, was once an ancient centre of culture and learning. Today, it is a bustling port city, but relics of its past can still be found. Visit the Roman Theater, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, the Alexandria Library, and Fort Qaitbey.
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Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The catacombs were discoverd in 1900 by chance, when a cart fell down the shaft. It is graves from the time of the Ptolomies kings with 500 shefts each is enough to accommodate up to 5 mummies. The graves were found empty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Pompey’s pillar is a huge pillar was once used to lead ships into Alexandria port. The pillar is one single piece of granite stone except the base which is made of another single piece of same stone. The site contains the graves of god Serabis, as well as some ancient artifacts from the Pharaonic period.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The fort was built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay as part of his campaign to defent the country against the attacks of the crusaders. The fort was built on Faros Island which is the same location of the ancient light house. It is built of limestone.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, Anfushi Old Alexandria, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The main old mosque of Alexandria which accommodates the grave of Abulabbas who was the leader of fishermen in Alexandria.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
The library was built a few years ago on the location of the old bibliotheque. The library is one of the biggest in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 10 To 12 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up is from any hotel within Cairo or Giza
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.