Cairo Alexandria Private Day Trip

Cairo Alexandria Private Day Trip

Rewind to the days of Alexander the Great on a private day trip to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean coastal city. Admire the Nile Valley as you travel to this picturesque city, founded by Alexander around 331 BC, and tour the highlights as your expert guide recounts the city’s history. Descend into the underground Roman catacombs to see eerie chambers; view the Roman column of Pompey’s Pillar; and visit the stunning, new disc-shaped Alexandria Library, built where the city’s classical library once stood. A delicious seafood lunch in Alexandria is included.

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Pass By: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate

Start your day tour excursion at 7 am as you meet your private tour guide in the lobby of your hotel to get on your private, modern van (Wi-Fi on board) and move to Alexandria (3 hours drive), when you get there you will explore the mysterious Catacombs of Kom el Shogafa (one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages), Pompey's pillar and the remains of the Serapeum temple around it, wonder at the majestic fort of Qaitbay that was built at the site of the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos) overlooking the Mediterranean. Then visit the outstanding Bibliotheca of Alexandria that was built near the site of the old one Lunch in a seafood restaurant overlooking the sea is included at the end of your tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.