Private Full-Day Tour: Alexandria Historical Sites from Cairo
12 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
No
Language Offered
×Offered in
Overview
With historic sites, a scenic coastline, and a celebrated modern library, Alexandria is an ancient cultural center and a fascinating day trip from Cairo. Get a personalized introduction to Egypt's second-largest city on a full-day, private tour from Cairo that includes round-trip transport, all entrance fees, and a seafood lunch.
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Private guide for a personalized experience
Entrance fees included
Private Alexandria tour from Cairo
Visit a museum, historic sites, and the library
Seafood lunch at a local restaurant
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Bottled water
Lunch
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Driver or guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure point
Giza or Cairo hotels
Departure Time
7 amTimes are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Begin with pickup at your Cairo or Giza hotel, and travel to Alexandria in an air-conditioned minivan. Get a briefing on your day's itinerary along the way, and take in views of the scenery on the drive towards the Mediterranean coast. Make your first stop at the Alexandria National Museum, where a series of exhibits illustrate Alexandria's grand past, from Graeco-Roman times to the pharaohs, Byzantine empire, and the arrival of Islam. Continue to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, three tiers of underground burial chambers that blend Roman, Greek, and Egyptian styles. Painted figures and statues bring the ancient world to life in an underground funereal banquet hall, burial chambers, and passageways sunk into solid rock. Visit Pompey's Pillar, a monolithic triumphal column that celebrates the Emperor Diocletian in solid red Aswan granite. Pause for a seafood lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Library of Alexandria, a modern facility that pays tribute to the city's ancient library. The elegant building makes room for 20 million books, and the granite exterior is inscribed with characters from 120 different writing systems. After visiting the library make the return trip to Cairo, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.