Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria



Step back in time to ancient Alexandria on a guided van tour from Cairo. Savor a tasty lunch and visit sights like the Kom El-Deka Roman theater, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and Qaitbay Citadel.

Highlights

  • Discover the main attractions of ancient Alexandria
  • Stroll the ramparts of the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel
  • Benefit from informative and professional Egyptologist guides
  • Relax with comfortable air-conditioned transfers
  • Private tour

Description

Starts at 07:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By our Tours guide and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria where it` is 220 k/m away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria around 10 am and start your day Tour there Visiting The Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas& baths). Then a visit to The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa (Tombs on three levels, also contains the Tri-cilium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves of bearded serpents, Inside are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek &Anubis wearing Roman Armor). Then visit Alexandria Library & Also you will Visit Qaitbay Citadel & El Mursi Abu Elabas Tour Finishes with drop off at your hotel in Cairo you will be back to Cairo around 19:00 pm. Note : Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside Note : At the time of booking, two pricing options are available: Private Tour and Group Tour. For Group Tour bookings, kindly allow a waiting period of around 15 to 30 minutes. Thank you for your understanding. Note : The itinerary includes approximately 4 to 5 hours for sightseeing in Alexandria, with the remaining time allocated for pickup, drop-off, and travel between Cairo and Alexandria, which typically takes around 3 hours each way.

Includes

All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle Private transportation Entry fees Tour Guide Lunch Bottle of water

Important Information

  • Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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