Private Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo- Special Offer

Discover one of Egypt's most impressive historical cities; Alexandria, on a full-day tour from Cairo. Tour Alexandria's most significant and fascinating spots with your private tour guide. Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, with the beautiful artworks, visit the Roman Theater, take in views from the 15-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the New Alexandria library at your own pace. Feast on a delicious lunch at a good quality restaurant. Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

1. 1

   Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa

   1.5 hours

   Our expert tour guide will pick you up at 7 am from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza to Alexandria which is 220 km away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria around 9:30 am and start your day tour by visiting the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, one of the world's largest Roman burial sites, the Catacombs are one of Alexandria's most popular attractions. Descend into a network of underground passages, tombs, and antechambers via a spiral staircase over a three-level tombstone, a large Roman-style banquet room, where relatives of the deceased traditionally hosted memorial meals. Inside are 2nd Century statues of Sobek and Anubis wearing Roman Armor.

2. 2

   Ancient Roman Amphitheater

   1 hour

   Proceed to the Roman Theater, of which seats are made out of marble stones and the floor has a big section of mosaic and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas and baths.

3. 3

   Qaitbay Citadel

   45 min

   Our Alexandria day tour continues with a visit to the exterior of the medieval Citadel of Qaitbay, a defensive 15-century fortress built on the ruins of the light house of Alexandria; one of the ancient world's seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

4. 4

   Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

   Pass by

   Continue to Al Morsi Abu Al Abbas mosque(from outside), an elaborate structure built to honor a Sufi Saint, and have a free walk on the Cornish.

5. 5

   Alexandria Library

   1 hour

   Drive along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and pass by the Alexandria Modern Library, built between 1995 and 2002, to hold over 8 million books. Have a chance to stop for a memorial photo in front of the great Library. Take a break for lunch in a seafood restaurant overlooking the Sea, then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.