1-Day Tour To Alexandria is a fantastic full-day adventure that offers great value for money. Alexandria is the second-largest city in Egypt; it has had significant economic relevance in the past as an industrial Mediterranean city with French-inspired architecture and fantastic water-view sites. Enjoy this relaxing 2.5-hour drive from Cairo on a tour conducted by an expert Egyptologist guide. This tour offers the best value for your money, guaranteed.
Lunch, Bottle water, and a light snack are provided.
The hotel picks up and drops off
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Know Before You Book:
- Access to the old manuscripts at the Alexandria Library is not included in the tour!
- Tipping is embedded in the Arabic Countries' culture but is not mandatory. If you do not like the service and feel it is unfair for you to tip, you do not have to do it. Our Guides have specific instructions not to ask for tips; if so, please let us know.
- Tipping comes from the traveler's heart. It's not an obligation
- We encourage you to check carefully the inclusions of your tour
Number of Persons: | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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Price per Person: | €160 | €230 | €310 | €380 | €80 |
Total Price: | €160 | €230 | €310 | €380 | €450 |
Itinerary
1-Day Tour to Alexandria | Mediterranean Adventure
We will pick you up at 7 am to start the drive to Alexandria (about 3 hours) by a private, modern a/c van. Alexandria is a modern Mediterranean city compared to Cairo; it was founded by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C. and was the capital of Egypt for about 1,000 years. Now, it is the second biggest city and the biggest seaport in Egypt.
Catacombs The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (meaning "Mound of Shards") is a historical archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission: Ticket Included
ALEXANDRIA NATIONAL MUSEUM
The National Museum of Alexandria is built in an Italian-style mansion equipped with four spacious floors; the structure is surrounded by a beautiful garden filled with trees and flowers. It was inaugurated on 31 December 2003 by President Hosni Mubarak.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission: Ticket Included
BIBLIOTHEQUE ALEXANDRINA
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina The Bibliotheque Alexandrina (English: Library of Alexandria); Egyptian Arabic: مكتبة الإسكندرية Maktabat Al-Iskandarīyah in Egyptian Arabic, due to a fire caused by Julius Cesar. The fire that destroyed the antique library was said to have created an incalculable loss for humanity. To recover the past glory of this antique center of studies, a committee was set up, and construction began in 1995, with an approximate cost of $220 million. The restoration is a commemoration of the treasure that was lost in the fire in antiquity.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission: Ticket Included
POMPEI'S PILLAR
The Pillar is a Roman architectural wonder situated in Alexandria, Egypt. The structure is the largest of its type, built outside the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople; it was part of a complex built to honor the God Serapis, located at the Serapeum of Alexandria. Pompei's pillar has a total height of 28 meters and a base diameter of 2.7 meters. An inscription on the post reads: To the most just Emperor in honor of Alexandria Diocletian, the invincible, who built this monument.
Duration:
1-hour Admission: Ticket Included
THE QAITBAY FORTRESS
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey The Citadel of Qaitbay Arabic: قلعة قايتباي) is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean Sea coast in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.
Duration:
1-hour Admission: Ticket Included
ABU AL ABBAS MURSI MOSQUE
The majestic Mosque of Abu Al-Abbas A- -A-Mursi is located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is the largest Mosque in the city; its color creme facade and the four domes that comprise the structure adorned with arabesque designs and high minaret are a beautiful sight that dominates the scene. It was built in 1775 to commemorate the life of an Andalusian Sheikh buried on the site. It is one of the most visited on the Med Coast.
Duration:
1-hour Admission: Ticket Included
ROMAN AMPHITHEATER
The Alexandria Roman Amphitheater exhibits a circular to oval structure with raised seatings; it was built by the ancient Romans to witness the combat of gladiators facing animals, slayings, and executions. It is one of the more than 230 theaters found in the area comprising the Roman Empire.
Duration: 1-hour Admission
Ticket: Included
♦Access to the old manuscript of the Alexandria Library is not included in our Alexandria Day Tour
- Explore The Catacombs Sham El Shoqafa burial site
- Bibliotheque Alexandrina, humankind treasure restored
- Admire the Pompei's Pillar, erected in honor to Dioclesian
- Visit The Qaitbay Citadel, a Medieval Mediterranean Beauty
- Step back in time visiting the Roman Amphitheater
- Experience the ocean vibes at the Corniche sea view Promenad
trip Highlights
- Hotel /airport pick up and drop off
- Private Egyptologist Guide
- Full equipped A/C vehicle
- Local taxes
- Bottled water/light snack
- Entrance to historic sites
- Travel Insurance | repatriation
- Tips for guides/drivers
- Any extra fees charged at the Alexandria Library
- Photo passes
- Personal spending
- Lunch
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Confirmation will be sent to your email after the booking
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible
- Infant Seats available
- Alcohol is not permitted in the vehicle
- Suitable for most travelers
CANCELATION POLICY
- Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Changes requested 48 hours before the activity starts will not be accepted
- This activity requires good weather and a minimum of participants
- If the operator cancels the activity, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
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