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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
you will be picked up from your hotel by your Guide & Driver in a Private Car . Then you will start your way to Alexandria . In Alexandria , you will visit The Catacombs of Kom el Shuqaffa which make up the largest-known Roman burial site in Egypt . Then you will visit Alexandria Library which is built on a magnificent site alongside Alexandria's ancient harbor in the historic center of the city. The 11-story library can contain up to 4 million volumes of books Also you will visit Roman Amphitheater which was founded by Alexander the great in 332 B.C on the site of old fishing village.you will also visit Fort Qaitbey and pass by Pompay's Pillar and take photos from outside also you will pass by Stanely Bridge. Also Our company offers you a surprise which is visiting St.Mark Cathedral and Abu el Abbas mosque . Then you will have lunch(optional) in a restaurant overlooking the mediterranean sea.Then you will return back to your hotel in Cairo.
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Hotel pick up & drop off
private Tour
Egyptologist Guide
Entry fees (Optional)
Transport by Private vehicle
Gratitudes
Drinks
If pick up from airport or airport hotels , there will be extra fee 10 USD per person
If french / spanish / german guide , there will be extra fee 10 USD per person
lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
we pick up all travellers from all Giza & Cairo hotels and Giza & Cairo airports
Traveler pickup
Cairo International Airport (CAI), Oruba Road، El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo, Egypt
Sphinx international airport, 4V5Q+583, ابوغالب ،, إمبابة، Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt you will be picked up by your private Guide & Driver in your Private Car then you will go ahead to The Great Library of Alexandria which was founded in the 3rd century BC, shortly after the founding of the city as a new capital of Egypt by Alexander the Great. It is considered one of the greatest accomplishments in the legacy of ancient Alexandria since the library and the Mouseion, the larger institution of learning of which the library was a part, are credited with preserving most of the knowledge of the ancient world.
120 minutes
Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Alexandria, Egypt The amphitheatre of Alexandria was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. When the Egyptian government was getting ready to set one its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka, one of the workers found solid column underneath the dust and sand during preparing the location by engineers. Immediately, an excavation team where down the location to examine what have been found. The Roman theatre was a very important discovery in the 20th century. It was proven that the theatre was built since the 4th A.D century and was used up until the 7th century passing by the Roman, byzantine and Islamic eras. 60 minutes
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Alexandria, Egypt The tombs at Kom Al-Shuqafa are thought to have originally belonged to a single wealthy Roman family that began using it for burials around the 2nd century AD; however, the complex was significantly expanded and it was used though the 4th century AD.
It contains a large number of graves, including a mass grave of animal and human remains that is attributed to a mass execution carried out in Alexandria by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD.
The tombs are organized around a central spiral staircase that leads down through several levels. The lower levels are flooded, but in the accessible areas the walls of the tombs are extensively decorated. They display an unusual fusion of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian iconography given the era of their construction. 60 minutes
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Alexandria, Egypt you will also visit It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria. The Pope of Alexandria is the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Moreover, Saint Mark Cathedral stands on the site of the church founded by St. Mark the Evangelist in AC 60. St. Mark the Evangelist is author of the second Gospel He connected with the city of Alexandria since earliest Christian tradition. Coptic Christians believe he arrived in Alexandria around AD 60 and stayed for about seven years. In fact, during this time, Mark converted many to Christianity and performed many miracles. He is indeed the founder of the church in Alexandria and the first Bishop of Alexandria. According to tradition, St. Mark was arrested during a festival of Serapis in AC 68. 60 minutes
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, Alexandria, Egypt Explore the Richness of Arabian Craftsmanship Experience traditional Arabian artisanship at its finest with our exquisite El Mursi Abu Elabas collection. Every piece in this range is thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted to represent the intricate mysticism of Arabian culture. 60 minutes
Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Karmouz, Alexandria Governorate 5341142, Egypt You will also pass by Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria which is the only which known free-standing column in Roman Egypt. Moreover, it not composed of drums. It indeed is one of the largest ancient monoliths. Moreover, it is also one of the largest monolithic columns which ever erected. The monolithic column shaft measures 20.46 m in height with a diameter of 2.71 m at its base. The weight of the single piece of red Aswan granite estimated at 285 ton. Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria is 26.85 m high including its base and capital .
you can take photos from outside (without entering)
Fort Qaitbey, Alexandria, Egypt Then you will visit Qaitbay Fort Alexandria
Qaitbay Fort Alexandria indeed is one of the most important defensive strongholds. It is not only in Egypt. but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. Moreover, it formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria. It was in the 15th century AC . Qaitbay Fort Alexandria situated at the entrance of the eastern harbor on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. Alexandria Lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the time of the Arab conquest. Several disasters occurred and the shape of the lighthouse changed to some extent. But it still continued to function. Restoration began in the period of Ahmed Ibn Tulun in 880 H
Then you will be back to your hotel by your Guide & Driver. 60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
mrmrk2023
11 Mar 2023
Good day in Alexandria . I enjoyed my tour in Alexandria with guide Mido and driver Ali . Alexandria has many amazing sightseeings to visit . Really , highly recommended trip with lowest price.
Estroka77
10 Mar 2023
What a wonderful day! It was very good day spent in Alexandria, I’ve known a lot of historic places in this visit, thanks for the guide for explaining briefly these places.
K6846AZrichardt
09 Mar 2023
Well arranged trip. First of all, an agent contacted us to confirm pick up time. Guide Nader and driver Hassan were so professional. Nader has so much experience in explaining Alexandria historic sites. Thanks Pharaohs tours
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