Alexandria is a bustling city, and on our tour, you’ll have around 10 hours to explore it from Cairo (Giza). The city is rich in culture, much of which is passed down orally due to the limited remnants of the ancient city. With our guide, you’ll discover many fascinating aspects of this unique city.
Alexandria is a bustling city, and on our tour, you’ll have around 10 hours to explore it from Cairo (Giza). The city is rich in culture, much of which is passed down orally due to the limited remnants of the ancient city. With our guide, you’ll discover many fascinating aspects of this unique city.
- Cairo Governorate - Following breakfast, an early morning meeting (around 7 am) with a knowledgeable archaeologist guide marks the start of the tour. Guests will be picked up from the hotel to embark on this remarkable journey to Alexandria, the most significant Mediterranean city in Egypt.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The tour begins at the…
- Cairo Governorate - Following breakfast, an early morning meeting (around 7 am) with a knowledgeable archaeologist guide marks the start of the tour. Guests will be picked up from the hotel to embark on this remarkable journey to Alexandria, the most significant Mediterranean city in Egypt.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The tour begins at the Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, where the relief artwork beautifully blends Egyptian and Greco-Roman cultures. Visitors will explore its three distinct levels, discovering the passages, tunnels, and galleries that house the necropolis tombs.
- Pompey’s Pillar - The next stop is Pompey’s Pillar, located at the site where the temple dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian God Serapis once stood.
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - The Roman Amphitheater in Alexandria is a renowned monument in the city, which is the second most important in Egypt after Cairo. Amphitheaters were widespread during the Roman era.
- Fort Qaitbey - The tour proceeds to the Alexandria port to visit the Qaitbey Fort. This defensive structure was built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was destroyed by earthquakes. Its remnants were used to construct the citadel. A panoramic view from the outside is included.
- Alexandria - Lunch will be enjoyed in the heart of Alexandria, featuring a menu with fish and seafood rice. (Lunch price not included)
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - After lunch, the tour continues to one of the city’s most significant modern landmarks: The New Alexandria Library. Built as a tribute to the ancient library from the 3rd century BC, the library, inaugurated in 2002, is a key cultural venue in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Cairo - Upon completing the tour, guests will return to Cairo, directly to the hotel where the tour commenced in the morning.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in itinerary.
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Personal expenses.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in itinerary.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
