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Full-Day Private Tour: Historic Alexandria From Cairo
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Alexandria
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoy 2 hours between Cairo and Alexandria desert road by deluxe car. Discover the Romanin civilization. Visit the city of Great Alexander Explore the land mark of Alexandria ( Alex Library-Pompey Pillar-Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay) Free pick up and drop off Enjoy a delicious see food (extra charge) Professional guide Flexible time
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 7 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private deluxe car
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide
Snacks
Bottle of water & soft drink
Entrance fees
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. These ancient tombs are divided into three levels, containing the Triclinium, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast in honor of the dead. Inside the catacombs, there are statues of Sobec and Anubis wearing Roman armor dating back to the 2nd century A.D
1 hour
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The idea of reviving the old library dates back to 1974 when a committee set up by Alexandria University selected a plot of land for its new library, between the campus and the seafront, close to where the ancient library once stood. The recreation of the ancient library was not only adopted by other individuals and agencies, but it also garnered support from Egyptian politicians
1 hour
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Pompey's Pillar
Continue to Pompey's Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honor of the Augustus Diocletian between 298-302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armour.
1 hour
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Fort Qaitbey
You will also visit Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD
Full-Day Private Tour: Historic Alexandria From Cairo
(23) Reviews
Alexandria
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Enjoy 2 hours between Cairo and Alexandria desert road by deluxe car. Discover the Romanin civilization. Visit the city of Great Alexander Explore the land mark of Alexandria ( Alex Library-Pompey Pillar-Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay) Free pick up and drop off Enjoy a delicious see food (extra charge) Professional guide Flexible time