Itinerary
- Alexandria: Alexandria is a Mediterranean port city in Egypt. During the Hellenistic period, it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library. Today the library is reincarnated in the disc-shaped, ultramodern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The city also has Greco-Roman landmarks, old-world cafes and sandy beaches. Its 15th-century seafront Qaitbay Citadel is now a museum. ―
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
- Pompey's Pillar: Pompey's Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honour of the augustus Diocletian between 298-302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armour.
- The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD (882 AH)[citation needed] by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.
- Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi: The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is an Egyptian mosque in the city of Alexandria. It is dedicated to the 13th century Murcian Andalusi Sufi saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi, whose tomb it contains.
It is located in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria, near the Citadel of Qaitbay. - Cairo: then back safely to cairo .
Includes
- Private tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by private vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- hotel pick up , drop off
- Gratuities
- entry fees
Details
Alexandria is at least 10-12 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 corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, .
Explore Alexandria in style with an Egyptologist guide
See highlights of the city ancient, modern, and Islamic
Learn about Alexandria’s fascinating heritage from your personal guide
Travel from Cairo in comfort with door-to-door round-trip transfers
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 corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, .
Explore Alexandria in style with an Egyptologist guide
See highlights of the city ancient, modern, and Islamic
Learn about Alexandria’s fascinating heritage from your personal guide
Travel from Cairo in comfort with door-to-door round-trip transfers
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults