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Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

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Cairo, Egypt
Type
Day Tours
ID
TEGCAI4
Duration
10 Hours
Size
Private

Description

Embark on Alexandria full day tour from Cairo to explore rich history and impressive landmarks of the Pearl of the Mediterranean and Egypt's old capital. After a scenic three-hour drive, your first stop is the Roman Amphitheater, the largest and best-preserved ancient site in Alexandria. Then, delve beneath the city to discover the Kom Elshoqafa Catacombs, a fascinating underground burial complex once used by a wealthy Roman family. Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, an awe-inspiring monument dedicated to Emperor Diocletian, followed by a visit to the iconic Qaitbay Fort, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your tour concludes with a visit to the modern Alexandria Library, the world’s largest library. This tour is a perfect blend of ancient history and modern marvels, offering you a deep dive into the cultural and architectural legacy of Alexandria.

Itinerary

Full Day in Alexandria from Cairo

Inécia tour guide will pick you up from the hotel in Cairo to start the tour of Alexandria. After a three-hour drive, the Roman Amphitheater, , the largest and most well-preserved archaeological site above ground in Alexandria. Then, you will visit Kom Elshoqafa Catacombs, , an intricate underground burial site that once served as a tomb for a wealthy Roman family before becoming a public cemetery. Next, you will visit Pompey’s Pillar, a massive monument dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. Our next stop will be Qaitbay Fort, the icon of Alexandria and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Finally, you will visit Alexandria Library, the largest library in the world and home to 8 million books. Then, you will return to your hotel in Cairo.

Notes:

·  The order of the itinerary may change without affecting the content of the visits.

·  Inécia Tours is dedicated to supporting stray animals in archaeological sites during tours while promoting responsible tourism. For more information, please click here.

Included and excluded

Hotel pick-up and drop off.
Transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle.
All entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing (except Alexandria Library).
Egyptologist tour guide.
All taxes and service charge.
Any other optional tour not mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal expenses.
Gratuities.

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