Why choose this Cairo tour ?
Enjoy Cairo To Alexandria Day Trip (3h per way) , Visiting rock-cut Roman catacombs, the ruins of a Roman temple complex, and Qaitbey Citadel. Visit the old Bibleotheca Alexandrina and enjoy fresh seafood by the Mediterranean.
(Bibliotheca Alexandrina closed on Friday & official holidays)
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What makes Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car a unique experience ?
The only single column marks the site of what was once a huge and elaborate temple, which was constructed of marble and decorated with precious metals on the interior. Some of the tunnels around the complex remain and are open for tourists to explore and some of the artifacts from the temple have been recovered. A life-size black basalt bull from the temple and a golden plaque marking the foundation of the Serapis are on display in the Greco-Roman Museum.
Qaitbay Citadel :Sultan Qaitbey built this picturesque fortress during the 14th century to defend Alexandria from the advances of the Ottoman Empire. His efforts were in vain since the Ottomans took control of Egypt in 1512, but the fortress has remained, strategically located on a thin arm of land that extends out into Alexandria’s harbor from the corniche.
The Arabic name translates to English as “the mound of potshards”, referring to the broken dishes and plates that marked the area before the tombs were discovered below. This extensive complex of impressively decorated tombs dates from the Roman Era and are considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”.
Standing on the Alexandrian Corniche, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a vast and striking example of modern 21st century architecture, but the building recalls something much older. The library and cultural center were inaugurated in 2002 as part of a huge project to commemorate the city of Alexandria’s legacy as an ancient center of world learning and culture.
(Bibleotheca Alexandrina closed on Friday)
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car
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Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch during your tour
- All taxes & service charge
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during your trip
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
- Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Memphis 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.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 29 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
