From Cairo: Alexandria Private Day Tour with Guide and Lunch
ID: GYG532178-923720
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Spend a day full of fun unforgettable moments exploring Alexandria highlights with a professional Egyptologist.
Enjoy a full-day trip to the historic city of Alexandria and explore a different side of Egypt
Our representative will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Cairo/Giza to explore the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea.
starting the day with the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, an extremely well-preserved and fascinating mix of different ages with Pharaonic and Roman dedications to the dead. Found purely by an accident with a donkey falling through a hole in the ground in 1900, these sets of rock-cut burial chambers and tombs.
Afterward move on to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a new modern, and stunning building combining a library with a magnificent collection of archeological finds from ancient Alexandria in a museum setting. learn more about it with your private Egyptologist.
Enjoy a lunch break in a local restaurant in Alexandria.
The last stop for the day is Fort Qaitbey, one of the top attractions in Alexandria city for its historic value and important position, it was dedicated to Poseidon the god of the sea as known to the Greeks and it was decorated with marble statues, the lighthouse was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, mainly was designed to guide mariners and sailors.
After exploring the city with your professional Egyptologist the driver will drop you off back at your accommodation in Cairo/Giza safe and sound.
Highlights
- Venture through history and discover the stories behind the Fort Qaitbey
- Marvel at Egypt's biggest library, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Enjoy watching the sea views during the tour in Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea
- Relax in an easy and memorable trip
- Admire the architectural excellence of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.