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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
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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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Alexandria, the city of Alexander, has a rich history that spans over a thousand years. Once the largest city in the world, , it is home to the most extensive library and the most famous lighthouse globally, the Pharos. And with this tour, you can experience this city's rich history firsthand. Starting early at 7 am, you'll drive for about three hours to reach Alexandria, where you'll begin by visiting the Catacombs of Kom el-Shokaffa, dating back to the 1st century A.D. From there, you'll explore the ruins of Pompey's Pillar and the Serapis temple, followed by the Fort of Qaitbay, built over the site of the iconic Pharos to defend Egypt against Ottoman invasion. You'll then have lunch at a ...
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Bottled water
Round-trip private transfer
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees
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Alexandria
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Alexandria, the city of Alexander, has a rich history that spans over a thousand years. Once the largest city in the world, , it is home to the most extensive library and the most famous lighthouse globally, the Pharos. And with this tour, you can experience this city's rich history firsthand. Starting early at 7 am, you'll drive for about three hours to reach Alexandria, where you'll begin by visiting the Catacombs of Kom el-Shokaffa, dating back to the 1st century A.D. From there, you'll explore the ruins of Pompey's Pillar and the Serapis temple, followed by the Fort of Qaitbay, built over the site of the iconic Pharos to defend Egypt against Ottoman invasion. You'll then have lunch at a ...
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Bottled water
Round-trip private transfer
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fees
Itinerary
1
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
One of the wonders of the Middle Ages
1 hour
2
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
One of the biggest libraries in the world that was built to be a reincarnation of the ancient library of Alexandria.
1 hour
3
Pompey's Pillar
Free standing column dating back to the 4th century A.D. and ruins of the ancient temple of Serapis.
1 hour
4
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
the only one discovered in Alexandria. in its time there were hundreds of theaters in Alexandria.
1 hour
5
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Fort of Qaitbay that was built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse.
