Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

See the Library of Alexandria, St. Mark oldest church, the Roman amphitheater, take a walking tour in the old city center, Abbo Elabbas Mosque, Site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Quaitbay Castle photo stop, Montaza Gardens & Palaces, Stanley Bridge, and El Nabi Daniel Mosque.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Alexandria Bibliotheca, Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate 21526, Egypt

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

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

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

You will also drive by Pompay's Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)

Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt

The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa,

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Mansheya, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.

Pass By: Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial, Alexandria Corniche, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

pass by Unknown Soldiers Memorial



Stop At: Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque, السيد محمد كريم ٩ مجموعه عمر بن الخطاب السوق التجاري ميدان المساجد.أبو العباس المرسي.بحري، As Sayalah Sharq, Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 21500, Egypt

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: qaytbay castle, السيالة شرق، قسم الجمرك،، 6V7P+F5C, As Sayalah Sharq, Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 5321431, Egypt

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

The car will then take you to visit Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, the last king in Egypt's history. You'll have the opportunity to pause for a photo by King Farouk's royal palace, as well as explore the royal beaches of the queens.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate

Tour guides in languages
other than English, subject to availability. Should your preferred language guide be unavailable, we are pleased to offer the assistance of a live English tour guide, complemented by an audio guide available in your desired language.



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 10 To 12 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
In case of pick up from either Heliopolis (airport area ) or 06th of October or similar Areas , there is supplement

Tour guides in languages
other than English, subject to availability. Should your preferred language guide be unavailable, we are pleased to offer the assistance of a live English tour guide, complemented by an audio guide available in your desired language.

Airports

• Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air conditioned car
• Lunch Meal (included in option1)
• Entrance fees (included in options1&3)
• Entry/Admission - Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
• Entry/Admission - Montazah Gardens
• Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• Entry/Admission - Ancient Roman Amphitheater

Não Incluído

• Gratuities
• Additional fees for pick up from airport area

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