Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

Daily Tour 10 hours Availability: 2019-08-15
cairo Cairo Tour Guide: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria
Discover the old sites and history of Alexandria from its ancient Egyptian roots through the Classical period to Roman times and beyond on an enlightening full-day tour  to Alexandria from Cairo.
visit to the Roman theater in Kom El-Deka,explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa ,the Alexandria Library ,Qaitbay Citadel, built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse.

Description

Explore the rich history of Alexandria; tracing time from its ancient Egyptian roots, through the Classical period, to Roman times and beyond on an informative full-day tour from Cairo. Enjoy meet-and-greet service pick-up, and drop off from your Cairo hotel, and the comfort of an air-conditioned bus.

Begin the journey Arrive in Alexandria after approximately three hours to start your tour of the city to visit the catacombs of Kom Al Shoqafa, the most ancient and mysterious Alexandrian ancient necropolis. The Catacombs, which is a three underground floor spooky necropolis, was first established around the 2nd century BC.

This amazing burial site is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the middle Ages.

Your next visit  will be to the Roman theater in Kom El-Deka; a marble theater that once seated 800 spectators with galleries, sections of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden, all surrounded by Roman baths and villas.

Your next stop  will be at the Bibliotheca Alexandria , the modern Library of Alexandria, which was built in 2002, as an a new version of the famous ancient Library of Alexandria, built by Ptolemy II around (285 ـ  247) BC, and then destroyed by Julius Cesar in  the year 48 BC. The library of Alexandria hosts a huge collection of books gathered from all around the world. This is besides an interesting museum.

Now it’s time to have lunch  and rest to be ready to continue your tour in Alexandria  .

After lunch Now it’s time to view the magical atmosphere of one of the most famous landmarks of Alexandria, the Fortress of Qaitbay who was a famous Mamluk leader and warrior in the 15th century AD. He used the stones that remained from the collapsed ancient Pharonic Light house to construct his fortress at the western edge of Alexandria in 1477. This fortress is one of the amazing examples of the military structures of the Mamluk time .

At the end of the day you will drive back to Cairo to your hotel.

INCLUDED
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned deluxe van
  • English Speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees

 

  • Lunch (without drinks)
  • Bottled water
  • Taxes and service charges

 


NOT INCLUDED
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

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Explore the rich history of Alexandria; tracing time from its ancient Egyptian roots, through the Classical period, to Roman times and beyond on an informative full-day tour from Cairo. Enjoy meet-and-greet service pick-up, and drop off from your Cairo hotel, and the comfort of an air-conditioned bus.

Begin the journey Arrive in Alexandria after approximately three hours to start your tour of the city to visit the catacombs of Kom Al Shoqafa, the most ancient and mysterious Alexandrian ancient necropolis. The Catacombs, which is a three underground floor spooky necropolis, was first established around the 2nd century BC.

This amazing burial site is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the middle Ages.

Your next visit  will be to the Roman theater in Kom El-Deka; a marble theater that once seated 800 spectators with galleries, sections of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden, all surrounded by Roman baths and villas.

Your next stop  will be at the Bibliotheca Alexandria , the modern Library of Alexandria, which was built in 2002, as an a new version of the famous ancient Library of Alexandria, built by Ptolemy II around (285 ـ  247) BC, and then destroyed by Julius Cesar in  the year 48 BC. The library of Alexandria hosts a huge collection of books gathered from all around the world. This is besides an interesting museum.

Now it’s time to have lunch  and rest to be ready to continue your tour in Alexandria  .

After lunch Now it’s time to view the magical atmosphere of one of the most famous landmarks of Alexandria, the Fortress of Qaitbay who was a famous Mamluk leader and warrior in the 15th century AD. He used the stones that remained from the collapsed ancient Pharonic Light house to construct his fortress at the western edge of Alexandria in 1477. This fortress is one of the amazing examples of the military structures of the Mamluk time .

At the end of the day you will drive back to Cairo to your hotel.

 

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