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Take a fascinating private tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your own Egyptologist guide. The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of Alexandria. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit.
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C., and was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.
Back above ground, continue to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people. Continuing the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman amphitheater, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes.
After lunch (additional cost) you will visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (additional cost).
- Private day trip to Alexandria from Cairo
- Kom ash-Shuqqafa Roman burial site
- Pompey's Pillar and Roman amphitheater
- Alexandria Library, home to a copy of every book published in the world
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour
- Pickup and drop-off from central Cairo and Giza hotels
Alexandria, Egypt
Daily
Departure Point:Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
Departure Time:7:00am (earlier or later departures are available until 7:30am if required, please advise at time of booking)
Return details:Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
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- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport by air conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
- Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible
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Excellent service. The tour of historic places in Alexandria was very exciting. Read more ›
Mysore D, United States, February 2007
Our tour guide was fabulous and punctual. He was very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed him. Read more ›
Melissa G, United States, April 2007
