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Discover Alexandria in a single day with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt and was built by Alexander the Great under Cleopatra’s rule. Stops can include Qaytbay Citadel, Pompy Pillar, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater, among others.

Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours

Over Day Trip To Alexandria from Cairo (Archeological)


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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Itinerary Breakdown

Discover Alexandria in a single day with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt and was built by Alexander the Great under Cleopatra’s rule. Stops can include Qaytbay Citadel, Pompy Pillar, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater, among others.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Pick up from your hotel, Travel to Alexandria, First visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. (1hrs)

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Then you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria. (1hrs)

You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed of the Emperor Diocletian (4th century).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate

Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world. Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander, which was found underwater nearby. (2hrs)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate

Lunch at a modern sea view Fish Restaurant. (1hrs) exclude drinks

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Then to the gardens of Montazh. Including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found monuments underwater (2hrs)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cairo Governorate, Cairo Governorate

Then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo. Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary.

Duration: 2 hours



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