Private Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

Discover the historic Mediterranean city of Alexandria, its ancient heritage and vibrant daily life, on this private day tour by air-conditioned car from Cairo. You'll explore the waterfront Citadel of Qaitbay, a Roman amphitheater and catacombs, the library of Alexandria, the royal palace of King Farouk, and the Abu Abbas al-Murci mosque before returning to your hotel. Lunch is included.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate

Our representative will be waiting for you at the reception of your hotel in Cairo. Then he will lead you by a modern private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria.

Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Once in Alexandria, you will visit catacombs of kom El Shofaqa, commonly known as the Treasure Hill, is a massive necropolis and royal cemetery dating from the second century AD. The murals on the walls, as well as the style of the sculptures, burial artifacts, and tombs, exhibit a unique blend of Roman, Hellenistic, and pharaonic art.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Continue visit of Alexandria are Pommpey's pillar, a Roman triumphal column. The gigantic statue of the emperor was originally supported by the massive Corinthian column, which was built in honor of the augustus Diocletian between 298 and 302 AD.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, Anfushi Old Alexandria, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Next you will visit Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, an Egyptian mosque dedicated to the Murcian Andalusi Sufi saint Abul Abbas. A mosque was built over his tomb, which became the most famous of Alexandria's mosques.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

The Citadel of Qaitbay is a Mediterranean seacoast defensive fortification built on/from the ruins of the Alexandria Lighthouse in the 15th century by the Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt

Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant before visiting famous Alexandria Library.
The Library of Alexandria was one of the ancient world's great wonders, and its destruction was one of history's great tragedies. It was once thought to house 500,000 manuscripts, many of which were seized from ships arriving in Alexandria's harbor, according to legend.

Duration: 1 hour