Why choose this Cairo tour ?
From Cairo you can have a 3 hour ride with intervals to visit Egypt’s second largest city Alexandria, locally called the Bride of the Mediterranean according to its strategic location on the Mediterranean Seashore. You will see rock-cut Roman catacombs, the ruins of a Roman temple complex and its famous Pompeii’s pillar, and Qaitbey Citadel which was built with the remains of the ancient Pharos Light house. Visit Bibliotheca and enjoy fresh seafood and ice cream by the Mediterranean.
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What makes Full-Day Alexandria Sightseeing Excursion from Cairo a unique experience ?
Our professional and friendly tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel lobby.
Have a 3-hour drive through the decent desert road that is very well cared after. After about 1.5 hours you will an interval to stretch legs, get a drink, or freshen up. Then continue the drive for another 1.5 hours to enjoy an amazing day trip to Alexandria. First visit the rock-cut Roman catacombs, which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
and then visit Pompey’s Pillar, which constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the Serapeum temple, which was dedicated the Bull God Serapis that was glorified by both Egyptian and Greek people, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean.
Then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria that was once one of the wonders of the ancient world.
Then proceed to visit the only preserved Roman Amphitheater in Egypt and know its story.
then you will finish your trip by exploring the gigantic library of Alexandria AKA Bibliotheca Alexandrina to resurrect the glorious ancient Library that carried the same name, you can ask your guide to get your ticket if you want to take a deeper look into the library and its massive reading hall and museums.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 3 hours drive with optional stop for refreshment.
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Full-Day Alexandria Sightseeing Excursion from Cairo Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Limo
- Entrance Fees
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egypt Wonders Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.