Alexandria
Alexandria
- Private tour
- Duration:Full day
- Languages:[Languages]
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A little more about your day
Get to know Egypt's Mediterranean city on a day trip from Cairo. Ideal if you are short on time, this private tour covers Alexandria's highlights, including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Roman Amphitheatre and Pompey's Pillar, and has you back in Cairo by the evening.
Your guide explains the city's history as you go, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included.
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Alexandria in one day
See the city's highlights on a day trip from Cairo.
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Private tour
Only your group takes part.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Door-to-door transfers from Cairo or Giza.
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Local guide
Learn about Alexandria's history from your guide.
Step by step
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Departure from Cairo
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and drive to Alexandria (about 3 hours).
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Roman Amphitheatre
Visit the Roman theatre and its marble seats (about 1 hour; admission not included).
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Visit the catacombs, tombs cut on three levels (about 1 hour; admission not included).
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Visit the new Library of Alexandria (about 1 hour; admission not included).
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Citadel of Qaitbay
Visit the Qaitbay Citadel on the seafront (about 1 hour; admission not included).
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Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
Visit the historic Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi (about 1 hour).
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Return to Cairo
Drive back to Cairo and drop-off at your hotel (about 2 hours).
Know what is included
Included
- Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entry fees (if selected)
- Guide in Alexandria (if selected)
- Lunch at a local restaurant, Egyptian food (if selected)
Before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, or meet us at a meeting point of your choice. · around 7:00 am
- Languages
- [Languages]
- Good to know
- Confirmation is sent at the time of booking.
- Good to know
- Not wheelchair accessible.
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- Infant seats are available.
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- Most travellers can take part.
- Good to know
- Entry fees cover the main areas only.
- Payment
- No credit card required. You pay when your tour begins.
Changes and cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the tour, with a full refund.
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