Private Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

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Duration

10 - 12 Hrs.

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

Arabic, English, Espanol, Francais, German

Overview

At 7.00 AM, You will be escorted in an Private Air-Conditioned modern vehicle from your hotel in Cairo or Giza towards Alexandria (about 3 Hrs. Driving). Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt with 6 million population and biggest seaport, it was founded by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C. and it remained the capital of Egypt during the Greek and Roman rule till the Arab conquest in 642 A.D.

HIGHLIGHTS

Attractions :- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa - Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum Temple - Fort of Qaitbay - Alexandria Library.
* Prices :-
Single Person : 210 $
From 2 to 6 Persons : 150 $ Per Person.
From 7 to 10 Persons : 140 $ Per Person.
Departure Time :- 7:00 AM (earlier or later departures are available).
Departure Point :- Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels. Please include the details of your Hotel address or Location at the time of booking.

Itinerary

Start your tour with exploring the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating back to the early of the 2nd century A.D., then you will visit tomb of Tigran.

Then Pompey’s pillar dating back to the end of 3rd century and the remains of the Serapeum temple, the ancient temple of god Serapis. In the same area scattered monuments dating back to different periods.

The ancient lighthouse (Pharos) was one of the ancient seven wonders before it was completely destroyed. Now in its location stands the fort of Qaitbay dating back to 15th century and represents an excellent example of military fortification during the Mamluk era and you will enjoy a panoramic view from the top of the fort.

We will end our tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria library; the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. The special shape of the modern library of Alexandria is considered a special architectural germ. New Library was inaugurated in 2002 and it is a must see in Alexandria that you will visit and a have a guided tour inside it.

Included/Excluded

Private Egyptologist Tour Guide.
Pick up service from hotel and return back.
Private Air-Conditioned Modern Vehicle.
Main Entrance Ticket to all mentioned sites.
Lunch at Sea View Restaurant.
Bottled Mineral Water.
Taxes.

Tipping for Guide and Driver (Recommend).
Drinks.

Durations

Full day (7+ hours)

Tour's Location

FAQs

It is a customary attitude for expressing one's satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

- 01.99 Free of Charge.
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price.
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
Between 14 and 1 days before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.

from $150,00