Alexandria full private day tour
Your professional English-speaking tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to start Start your Alexandria tour fro Cairo by visiting the Pompey’s Pillar, the only remaining pillar from the Roman temple which stands tall on a rocky plateau in the surrounding ruins of the Serapeum, then you will move to the medieval Citadel of Qaitbay. After that, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, These tombs represent the last great existing construction for the sake of the ancient Egyptian religion. Then we will move to The Bibliotheca of Alexandria. It was founded at the beginning of the 3rd century BC. C. by Ptolomeno I and extended by his son Ptlomeo II, but in later times its importance was diminishing and its collections were lost, due to the changes in power and successive invasions. Finally, you will enjoy your amazing gourmet Lunch in a high-quality restaurant. Then you will be transferred back to Cairo and you will have a break on the way
What you'll see & do
- ✓consists of three layers of tombs and chambers cut out of the rock under the ground, and the beautifully decorated burial of a rich romanized Egyptian family.
- ✓the only remaining pillar from the Roman temple known anciently as the Serapeum.
- ✓built by the Mamluk rulers to fortify the Mediterranean seacoast against the Ottomans, on the same spot where Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse once stood as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that no longer exist.
- ✓It was not only an important ancient library but also the Centre of learning, and scientific research in the ancient world and a destination for scholars from all over the Mediterranean and beyond. It contains 8 million books, the new Bibliotheca is the most important modern project in Alexandria built adorning the sea boulevard like the sun of knowledge is rising upon the Mediterranean from Alexandria.
What's included
- ✓Entrance fees and Taxes
- ✓Lunch at a good quality seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Private tour & Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's not included
- ✓Beverages in restaurant
- ✓gratuity
- ✓Any extra expenses
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
tour guides are using a signboard bearing Cairo Top Tours Logo
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Alexandria full private day tour
Your professional English-speaking tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to start Start your Alexandria tour fro Cairo by visiting the Pompey’s Pillar, the only remaining pillar from the Roman temple which stands tall on a rocky plateau in the surrounding ruins of the Serapeum, then you will move to the medieval Citadel of Qaitbay. After that, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, These tombs represent the last great existing construction for the sake of the ancient Egyptian religion. Then we will move to The Bibliotheca of Alexandria. It was founded at the beginning of the 3rd century BC. C. by Ptolomeno I and extended by his son Ptlomeo II, but in later times its importance was diminishing and its collections were lost, due to the changes in power and successive invasions. Finally, you will enjoy your amazing gourmet Lunch in a high-quality restaurant. Then you will be transferred back to Cairo and you will have a break on the way
What you'll see & do
- ✓consists of three layers of tombs and chambers cut out of the rock under the ground, and the beautifully decorated burial of a rich romanized Egyptian family.
- ✓the only remaining pillar from the Roman temple known anciently as the Serapeum.
- ✓built by the Mamluk rulers to fortify the Mediterranean seacoast against the Ottomans, on the same spot where Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse once stood as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that no longer exist.
- ✓It was not only an important ancient library but also the Centre of learning, and scientific research in the ancient world and a destination for scholars from all over the Mediterranean and beyond. It contains 8 million books, the new Bibliotheca is the most important modern project in Alexandria built adorning the sea boulevard like the sun of knowledge is rising upon the Mediterranean from Alexandria.
What's included
- ✓Entrance fees and Taxes
- ✓Lunch at a good quality seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Private tour & Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's not included
- ✓Beverages in restaurant
- ✓gratuity
- ✓Any extra expenses
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
tour guides are using a signboard bearing Cairo Top Tours Logo
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.