Top Rated Private Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo with lunch.

Step back in time as you explore the history of Alexandria on a day trip from Cairo. Hop aboard an airconditioned car or van and visit top sights like the Church of St. Mark, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, a gold market and Quaitbay castle.

Start your day trip to Alexandria with pick-up from your accommodation in a comfortable vehicle. The first stop on this full-day tour will be a visit to the Library of Alexandria (depending on the day), the biggest library in the world. Now housing 8 million books, you can visit its open court to see the statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy the First keeping watch over the library.

The car will then whisk you off to the Church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa. Then, continue on to the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through traditional markets where everything and anything is sold.

Admire the downtown’s Baroque designs and Italian- and French-style properties. See the prettiest and largest mosque in the city,abo abass.

Upon arrival, start your tour of this ancient city. Head towards the marble-stone Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka that once accommodated over 800 visitors. Enjoy the sights of its pleasure garden and mosaic floored Roman baths and villas.

Afterward, move on to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa where you can feel the aura of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural excellence. The cemetery was constructed in the second century AD and is still one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

Marvel at the Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka
Admire the architectural excellence of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore Pompey’s Pillar, enjoying its artifacts and sculptures
Enjoy a photo stop by the well-known Library of Alexandria
Stroll along the ancient ramparts of the 15th century Citadel of Qaitbay

Next, visit Pompey’s Pillar, the significant Roman triumphal column in Alexandria. then enjoy an outside photo stop at the Library of Alexandria Later, visit the Citadel of Qaitbay.

After being picked up from your hotel, you will travel to Alexandria. You will first visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, which is the largest Roman Cemetery and consists of three levels cut into rock. Next, you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria, complete with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East Harbor of Alexandria. You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar, where you will stop for a photo break.The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has Baroque-style designs and Italian and French-style properties. You will then visit the El Nabi Daniel Mosque, which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the Great’s tomb. It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel, and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim religious.

The opposite is the cor niche and the old harbor where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing, and traditional fishermen making nets. You will then continue to see the outside of Quaitbay Castle, which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, as well as the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.The car will then take you to the Mamoura Beach Resort, located east of Montaza’s royal gardens. Walk along the cor niche of Maamourah, and appreciate the nice environment.
It is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Alexandria for its beach, Cor niche walk, and parks. Your next stop will be the library of Alexandria, which is the biggest library in the world, consisting of 8 million books. You can see Alexander the Great (statue)

Next, visit Pompey’s Pillar, the significant Roman triumphal column in Alexandria. Savor a delicious lunch from a local restaurant and then enjoy an outside photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most renowned archives of the ancient world.

Later, visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse. At the end of the tour, you’ll be driven back to Cairo or Giza to be dropped off at your accommodation.
Highlights:
Marvel at the Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka
Admire the architectural excellence of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore Pompey’s Pillar, enjoying its artifacts and sculptures
Enjoy a photo stop by the well-known Library of Alexandria
Stroll along the ancient ramparts of the 15th century Citadel of Qaitbay
Enjoy a full-day trip to the historic city of Alexandria and experience the remnants of a bygone era. you’ll towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the bathroom and get a coffee. Later see Citadel of Qaitbay.

Visit Alexandria Library, a huge modern construction inaugurated in 2002, was built nearby the place of the famous original Alexandria library. In 1988 UNESCO and the UNDP worked together until the inauguration day. It was inaugurated by the Egyptian former president Mubarak. The Bibliotheque of Alexandria has the biggest reading library hall found in Egypt of seven levels plus four conference halls, a planetarium, and seven modern art galleries. Discover the whole place with a guide and take the best photos.

Visit Qaitbay Citadel, it was built by Sultan Qaitbay in the 15th century AD, to protect the country and the Muslim Mamluk dynasty from the Ottoman (Turkish) threat. The Citadel was built at the same place as Alexandria’s famous Lighthouse. The Citadel has been totally restored. Enjoy the Mediterranean Sea view from above the citadel. Discover the whole complete story with the guide and take the best photos. Enjoy a day trip to Alexandria from Cairo
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Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with its display of the sunken monuments, and the the Roman theater in Kom El-Deka before going to Pompey’s Pillar and exploring the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa. Journey to a city that dates back to 331 BC when it was founded by Alexander the Great. Bask in the history and romance of the city where the stormy love story between Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and Marc Antony took place.

Find bits of Alexandria’s glorious past including Greco-Roman monuments, beautiful gardens, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, and see the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Highlights:
Relax in a comfortable air-conditioned car while enjoying the scenic drive
Learn more about the sights with a professional Egyptology guide
Explore Alexandria and see the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, the Roman theater, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Catacombs,Next, visit Pompey’s Pillar, enjoy an outside photo stop at the Library of Alexandria.

Alexandria are beautifully maintained and feature two royal palaces built during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Many tourists arriving in Alexandria, Egypt’s old capital have never even heard about the Royal Gardens of Montaza. This is despite the fact that the extensive grounds are also home to two historical palaces, both of which are these days open to the public,
The Salamlek Palace is the older of the two Montazah palaces and was built in 1892 by the last ruler of the Mohammad Ali Dynasty. Interestingly, the palace was built to function purely as a hunting lodge. At no time throughout its history has the palace served as a royal residence. It has however been renovated on several occasions and subsequently been used as a presidential residence.

Today the Salamlek Palace has been turned into a luxury hotel which has become increasing popular among tourists and well healed Egyptians. The Montazah Palace and Royal Gardens cover an area of approximately 150 acres, Beautifully Gardens

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Top Rated Private Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo with lunch.
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  Pickup included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private tour
• Eat a snack.
• Entry/Admission – Fort Qaitbey
• Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
• Entry/Admission – Pompey’s Pillar
• Entry/Admission – Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Entry/Admission – Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• Qualified Egyptologist guide
• Bottle of water

• Tipping

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