Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

Giza& Alexandria

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Duration

10–12 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Россия

Alexandria is at least 11-12 hours round trip from Cairo so it pays to use your time effectively. Make the absolute most of those precious hours on this door-to-door tour that covers the library, the Roman Amphitheater,, the Citadel of Qaitbay,, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, El and many other stops.

Stop: 60 minutes

Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included

Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock

Stop: 30 minutes

We will walk by the excavation site of the Old Roman City of Alexandria, including Roman villas, the Amphitheater Ruins, Alexandria's Great Tomb excavation site, and various ruins. Please note that we will not be visiting the interior of these sites but will enjoy an external view while our guide shares insights into their historical significance.

Stop: 30 minutes

The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.Walk by the oldest funfair in Egypt

Stop: 30 minutes - Admission excluded

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.