Alexandria is at least 11-12 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 Roman Amphitheater, the corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Montazah Palace Gardens, Stanley Bridge, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, El Nabi Daniel Mosque and many other stops. 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
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Lunch Meal
✔ Entrance fees
✔ Transport by air conditioned car
✔ Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
✖ Gratuities, Tipping for Guide, Driver (Recommended)
✖ Additional fees for pick up from airport ( 10 $ per person )
Pickup Locations
1. Gardenia Pyramids view inn
2. Pyramids Island
3. Vg Hotel
4. Kemet Pyramids Inn
5. City Inn Alshwarbi Hotels
6. Joanna Camp
7. The Location Hotel
8. King Tout Hotel Pyramed View
9. Jana Pyramids View in 3
10. Golden Palace Down Town
11. DeJoya Hotel
12. Pyramids Sun Land Veiw
13. Cairo City Center Dreamers Hotel & Suits
14. Regency Hotel
15. Amigo Pyramids View Inn
16. Pyramids Plateau View
17. Kemet Boutique Hotel
18. Saray Pyramids & Museum View Hotel
19. Amoon Ra Pyramids View
20. Zamalek House Hotel
Additional Info: Pickup and Drop off are included Once you book, you will get the operator's phone number. Just please use WhatsApp to communicate the exact location for the pickup.
In case of pick up from the airport, Our guide will be in front of the arrival terminal with a sign board having client name. We need the the flight number and arrival time.
In case of hotel pick up, the meeting point will be at the hotel Lobby.
Itinerary
1
Alexandria Library
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: 60 minutes
2
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
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: 60 minutes
3
Pompeys Pillar
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)
4
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
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
5
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa,
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
pass by Unknown Soldiers Memorial
7
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
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
8
Montazah Gardens
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: 60 minutes
9
Alexandria
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.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Allotted time is for the round trip transfer from Cairo to Alexandria and return
• We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
