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All-inclusive Private Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

By Aroundegypttrips
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp473.280 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Unveil the Wonders of Alexandria Alexandria is at least 11-12 hours return from Cairo so it pays to use your time effectively. Make the absolute most of those precious hours on this door-to-door tour that covers the library, the Roman Amphitheatre, the corniche and harbour, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Montazah Palace Gardens, Stanley Bridge, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, El Nabi Daniel Mosque and many other stops.
Book your day tour now and immerse yourself in the enchanting stories of this timeless city!

Activity location

  • Pompey's Pillar
    • Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates,
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pompey's Pillar
    • Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates,
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

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Only Car With Driver
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Only Car With Driver : Only Car With Driver
Pickup included
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
Rp473.280 x 2 AdultsRp946.560
Total
Price is Rp946.560
Car+ Guide + Entry fees
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Car+ Guide + Entry fees: option includes: Entrance fees, Car and Tour Guide Pickup included
Pickup included
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
Rp1.436.160 x 2 AdultsRp2.872.320
Total
Price is Rp2.872.320
Car +Tour guide Only
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Car +Tour guide Only: Option includes: Professional Guide and Car Pickup included
Pickup included
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
Rp1.142.400 x 2 AdultsRp2.284.800
Total
Price is Rp2.284.800
TOP VIP All-inclusive
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

TOP VIP All-inclusive: Option includes: Air-conditioned Car + Professional Tour guide Egyptologist + entry fees + Lunch + Driver Pick up and drop of
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
Rp1.387.200 x 2 AdultsRp2.774.400
Total
Price is Rp2.774.400
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedQualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees (included in options1&3)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch Meal (included in option1)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTipping

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Pompey's Pillar
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Start your private tour to Alexandria from Cairo, starts am 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria , The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at Alexandria around 9.30 am it takes about 2:30 hour . Start the tour with Pompey Pillar. Has nothing to do with Pompey .The storey behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honour Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 metres high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria.
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
visit the The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa where you can see the Roman art mix with ancient Egyptian art in one place, this is the most famous tomb in Alexandria it has three levels which is a unique design. Archaeologists believe that the catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. this was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years.
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
then you will visit the The Roman Theatre made out of marble stones and the floor it has a big Section of mosaic. We will walk by the excavation site of the Old Roman City of Alexandria, including Roman villas, the Amphitheatre Ruins, Alexandria's Great Tomb excavation site, and various ruins. Please note that we will not be visiting the interior of these sites but will enjoy an external view while our guide shares insights into their historical significance.
Mansheya (Pass by)
Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi (Pass by)
The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.Walk by the oldest funfair in Egypt
Fort Qaitbey
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
then you will visit Qaitbey Citadel and have a free walk around the Cornish. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop. Then you will have Lunch during the day in a local restaurant and the lunch is included but Drinks are not.
Alexandria Bibliotheca
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPompey's Pillar
    • Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates,
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPompey's Pillar
    • Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates,
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

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