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This private tour is the one for visiting Alexandria, city of Alexander the Great, that was the capital of Egypt for more 1000 years, you will visit the catacombs, Pompey’s pillar, Fort of Qaitbay and the new library of Alexandria Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This private tour is the one for visiting Alexandria, city of Alexander the Great, that was the capital of Egypt for more 1000 years, you will visit the catacombs, Pompey’s pillar, Fort of Qaitbay and the new library of Alexandria Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Itinerary
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Pass By: City Centre Alexandria, Alexandria Cairo Desert Road, Alexandria 11432 Egypt
Start your private day tour excursion at 7am as you meet your private tour guide in the lobby of your hotel to get on your private, modern van (WiFi on board) and move to Alexandria (3 hours drive), when you get there you will explore the mysterious Catacombs of Kom el Shogafa (one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages), Pompey’s pillar and the remains of the Serapeum temple around it, wonder at the majestic fort of Qaitbay that was built at the site of the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos) overlooking the Mediterranean.
Then visit the outstanding Bibliotheca Alexandrina that was built near the site of the old one
Lunch in a seafood restaurant overlooking the sea is included
At the end of your tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
