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Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

By Ramasside Tours
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $96 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

See the Library of Alexandria, St. Mark oldest church, the Roman amphitheatre, take a walking tour in the old city centre, Abbo Elabbas Mosque, Site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Quaitbay Castle photo stop, Montaza Gardens & Palaces, Stanley Bridge, and El Nabi Daniel Mosque.

Activity location

  • Alexandria Bibliotheca
    • 21526, الأزاريطة والشاطبي, محافظة الإسكندرية, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Alexandria Bibliotheca
    • 21526, الأزاريطة والشاطبي, محافظة الإسكندرية, Egypt

Check availability

Only Car With Driver
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
CA $96.15 x 1 AdultCA $96.15
Total
Price is CA $96.15
Guide + Car
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Option includes: Professional Guide and Car
Pickup included
Pickup included

Price details
CA $171.69 x 1 AdultCA $171.69
Total
Price is CA $171.69
Car + Guide + Entry Fees
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

option includes: Entrance fees, Car and Tour Guide
Pickup included
Pickup included

Price details
CA $212.89 x 1 AdultCA $212.89
Total
Price is CA $212.89
TOP VIP All-inclusive
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Option includes: Air-conditioned Car + Professional Tour guide Egyptologist + entry fees + Lunch + Driver
Pick up and drop off included
Pickup included

Price details
CA $233.50 x 1 AdultCA $233.50
Total
Price is CA $233.50
All-inclusive+Airport transfer
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

.: car+guide+lunch+entrance tickets + pick up & drop off from the airport area
Pickup included

Price details
CA $288.44 x 1 AdultCA $288.44
Total
Price is CA $288.44

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees (included in options1&3)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch Meal (included in option1)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by air conditioned car
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional fees for pick up from airport area

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Tour guides in languages other than English are subject to availability, additional charges may apply on certain dates. If your preferred language is unavailable, we provide the assistance of a live English-speaking tour guide, complemented by an audio guide in your desired language.

Activity itinerary

Alexandria Bibliotheca

  • 1h
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.

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock

Pompey's Pillar (Pass by)

You will also drive by Pompay's Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honour of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)

Ancient Roman Amphitheater

  • 30m
We will walk by the excavation site of the Old Roman City of Alexandria, including Roman villas, the Amphitheatre Ruins, Alexandria's Great Tomb excavation site, and various ruins. Please note that we will not be visiting the interior of these sites but will enjoy an external view while our guide shares insights into their historical significance.

Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa,

Mansheya (Pass by)

Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.

Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial (Pass by)

pass by Unknown Soldiers Memorial

Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque, alexandria

  • 30m
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

Kayetbai

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

King Farouk Palace

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens. Then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo.

Location

Activity location

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    Alexandria Bibliotheca
    • 21526, الأزاريطة والشاطبي, محافظة الإسكندرية, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Alexandria Bibliotheca
    • 21526, الأزاريطة والشاطبي, محافظة الإسكندرية, Egypt

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