Over Day to Alexandria from Cairo

Over Day to Alexandria from Cairo

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.

Itinerary
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Pass By: City Centre Alexandria, Alexandria Cairo Desert Road, Alexandria 11432 Egypt

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 (WiFi 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 Alexandrina 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.