Private Tour: Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C., and was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt.
starts am 6:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Our Tour guide and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria where it` is 220 k/m away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria around 10 am and start your day Tour there Visiting The Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas& baths). Then a visit to The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa (Tombs on three levels, also contains the Tri-cilium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves of bearded serpents, Inside are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek &Anubis wearing Roman Armor). Then visit Alexandria Library & Also from outside you will Visit Qaytbay Citadel & El Mursi Abu Elabas where you can have a free walk on the Cornish.
Tour Finishes with drop off at your hotel in Cairo.
Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside
Highlights
· Private day trip to Alexandria from Cairo
· Kom ash-Shuqqafa Roman burial site
· Pompey's Pillar and Roman amphitheater
· Alexandria Library, home to a copy of every book published in the world
· Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour
· Pickup and drop-off from central Cairo and Giza hotels
Schedule Details
Departure Point:
Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
Departure Time:
6:00am
Duration:
11 hours (approx.)
Additional Information
Inclusions:
· Qualified Egyptologist guide
· Entrance fees
· Lunch
· Hotel pickup and drop off
· Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions:
· Gratuities (recommended)
· Food and drinks, unless specified
· Tipping.