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Alexandria day tour from Cairo: explore its history and magical coast

Cairo

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Price includes

Hotel pickup and drop off.
Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Entrance fees.
Bottled water.
Taxes and service charges.
Lunch meal.

Price excludes

Personal expenses.
Tippings.
Extra activities not listed.
Professional photo session

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Pick-up and journey to Alexandria
At 7 am, our Egyptologist will be waiting for you at your selected location to begin your Alexandria day tour from Cairo in a private A/C vehicle to ensure a comfortable and hassle-free car ride to Alexandria. It takes about 3 hours to arrive at the beautiful city of Alexandria.
The Alexandria National Museum
Our first stop in Alexandria will be at the Alexandria National Museum. You’ll enjoy a guided tour inside it to explore its various collection of 1800 artifacts ranging from the Pharaonic era to modern times. The museum is divided chronologically, allowing you to discover the layered history of Egypt through its unique, designed exhibition halls.
The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa
Then we’ll move to the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, one of the landmarks of Alexandria. It is a stunning Roman underground tomb consisting of three rock-cut levels with intricate decorations that demonstrate the fusion between ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman art
The Pompey’s pillar
After that, we’ll head to the nearby site of the old serapeum to visit Pompey’s Pillar, a huge free-standing Roman column in the site of the ruined temple of Serapis. There are a lot of stories to listen to about this towering column and the surrounding site.
Lunch time
In the middle of your Alexandria day tour from Cairo, you’ll savor a delightful lunch at one of the local restaurants overlooking the charming sea of Alexandria. You can choose your favorite dish, whether you prefer meat or vegetarian options.
The Qitbey Citadel
In the next chapter of our journey, we’ll visit the breathtaking citadel of Sultan Qaitbey, which is regarded as a symbol of Alexandria. You’ll have a private guided tour inside the citadel, then you’ll be free to explore the surrounding area, marvel at the towering citadel, buy some souvenirs, or relax in front of the marvelous Mediterranean sea.
Return journey and drop-off
After finishing our tour in the beautiful city of Alexandria, we’ll begin our 3-hour return journey, and finally, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel in Cairo.

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Alexandria day tour from Cairo is an unmissable activity during your visit to Egypt, so Egy Travel Lux provides you with the chance to visit the city of Alexandria and see its greatest landmarks in this day tour. Enjoy all transfers in a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle to ensure the highest level of comfort and luxury. Also, our professional Egyptologist will escort you from the beginning of the journey to provide you with guided tours in all the included sites of Alexandria.

During the Alexandria day tour from Cairo, you can explore the history of Egypt in the Alexandria National Museum, see the remains of the Greco-Roman civilization in Alexandria during your tour in the Catacomb of Kom Elshuqafa and Pompey’s Pillar. Explore the grandeur of the Qaitebey citadel, built hundreds of years ago at the same spot where the lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. Don’t miss the exciting tour of the iconic Alexandria Library because a lot of culture, history, and art are waiting for you.
Highlights of the Alexandria day tour from Cairo

A smooth car trip to begin the Alexandria day tour from Cairo.
Guided tour at the Alexandria National Museum.
Visit to the catacomb of Kom el-Shoqafa.
Tour of the site of Serapeum and Pompey’s Pillar.
Private guided tour inside the Qitbey Citadel.
Exploring the Library of Alexandria.
Walking along the corniche of Alexandria.

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