Why choose this Cairo tour ?
This tour is for the road trip lovers, as Alexandria is 220km away from Cairo. Alexandria was the center of the ancient Mediterranean world for a long time, and was once Egypt’s Capital. It used to hold one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the great lighthouse of Alexandria.
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What makes Private Day Tour Historical Alexandria from Cairo a unique experience ?
At 7 am you will start your journey with you Egyptologist to Alexandria .The City been founded by King Alexander The Great 331 BC and started to grow rapidly and started to replace the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis to start another story in Egypt we call it the Greek era , with your advanced tour guide you will Explore the main attractions .
The tour starts by visiting The Catacomb of Kom EL-Shoqafa, which is the largest and most important burial site in Egypt, and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the middle ages. The Catacomb is an ancient circular staircase that leads into tombs that were tunneled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emperors.
The tour continues by visiting Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298-302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armour.
The tour continues by visiting Fort Qaitbey, the citadel of Alexandria was named after sultan Ashraf Qaitbay who wanted to protect Alexandria city from the ottoman empire direct threats . Qaitbay citadel is one of top attractions in Alexandria city for its historic value and important position
The tour continues by visiting Alexandria Bibliotheca, which is a major library and a cultural center on the Mediterranean sea.Then you will start you journey back to Cairo
Travelling back to your accommodation in Cairo with amazing memories .
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Expert Tour Guide
- Pick up and Drop off at your accommodation in Cairo
Not Included
- Entrance Fee( Optional to be selected)
- Extra 15 USD pick up from Airport , Nasr City New Cairo, 6th of October
- 20 USD per head pick up from the new administration capital
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by GEM Explore Egypt.
- 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.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 13 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
