Private Guided Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo + Lunch

At 7.00 AM, You will be escorted in an air conditioned vehicle from your hotel towards Alexandria (about 3 Hrs. Driving).
Start your tour with exploring the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating back to the early of the 2nd century A.D.
Then Pompey’s pillar dating back to the end of 3rd century and the remains of the Serapeum temple, the ancient temple of god Serapis.

The ancient lighthouse (Pharos) was one of the ancient seven wonders before it was completely destroyed. Now in its location stands the fort of Qaitbay dating back to 15th century.

We will end our tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria library; the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. New Library was inaugurated in 2002 and it is a must see in Alexandria that you will visit and have a guided tour inside it.
Note : The Library closed on Fridays.

At 7.00 AM, You will be escorted in an air conditioned vehicle from your hotel towards Alexandria (about 3 Hrs. Driving) Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt with 5 million population and biggest seaport, it was founded by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C. and it remained the capital of Egypt during the Greco-Roman rule till the Arab conquest in 642 A.D. Start your tour with exploring the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating back to the early of the 2nd century A.D.

Then Pompey’s pillar dating back to the end of 3rd century and the remains of the Serapeum temple, the ancient temple of god Serapis. In the same area scattered monuments dating back to different periods.

The ancient lighthouse (Pharos) was one of the ancient seven wonders before it was completely destroyed. Now in its location stands the fort of Qaitbay dating back to 15th century and represents an excellent example of military fortification during the Mamluk era and you will enjoy a panoramic view from the top of the fort.

We will end our tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria library; the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. The beginning of reconstruct the library started at the late 80s of the last century. The special shape of the modern library of Alexandria is considered a special architectural germ. New Library was inaugurated in 2002 and it is a must see in Alexandria that you will visit and a have a guided tour inside it.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Private Guided Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo + Lunch
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• Private Egyptologist Tour Guide.
• Main Entrance Ticket to all mentioned sites.
• Lunch at Sea View Resturant.
• Private Air-Conditioned Modern Vehicle.

• Tipping for Guide and Driver (Recommend)
• Drinks.

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• This Tour is Provided by First Class Egypt Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
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