ALEXANDRIA
DAY TOUR FROM CAIRO
IF
you're looking for a day tour from Cairo to Alexandria, there are
several options available to explore the city's historical sites and landmarks.
Here's a suggested itinerary for an Alexandria day tour:
Departure from Cairo: Start your day early in
the morning from Cairo, as the drive to Alexandria takes approximately two to
three hours, depending on traffic conditions.
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: Upon arrival in
Alexandria, head directly to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. These ancient
burial chambers date back to the 2nd century AD and showcase a unique blend of
Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles.
Pompey's Pillar: After visiting the catacombs,
make your way to Pompey's Pillar, a massive granite column standing at around
25 meters tall. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in Alexandria and dates
back to the 3rd century AD.
Qaitbay Citadel: Next, visit the Qaitbay Citadel,
a 15th-century fortress located on the Mediterranean coastline. The citadel was
built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria and offers panoramic
views of the sea.
Montaza Palace and Gardens: Head to Montaza
Palace, a former royal residence surrounded by beautiful gardens. Enjoy a
leisurely stroll through the gardens, which feature lush greenery, fountains,
and stunning views of the Mediterranean.
Alexandria Library: No visit to Alexandria is
complete without a stop at the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the revitalized
version of the ancient Library of Alexandria. Explore the library's impressive
architecture, exhibits, and collections, which include books, manuscripts, and
artworks.
Lunch and Coastal Promenade: Take a break for
lunch at one of the local restaurants along the Alexandria Corniche, a scenic
coastal promenade. Enjoy delicious seafood dishes while admiring views of the
Mediterranean Sea.
Optional: Roman Amphitheater and National
Museum: If time permits, you can also visit the Roman Amphitheater, which dates
back to the 2nd century AD and was discovered during the construction of a
residential area. Additionally, the Alexandria National Museum houses a vast
collection of artifacts that showcase the city's rich history.
Return to Cairo: After a full day of
exploration, start your journey back to Cairo, where you'll arrive in the
evening.
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary,
and you can customize it based on your interests and time constraints. It's
also advisable to hire a local guide or join a guided tour to make the most of
your Alexandria day tour and ensure a smooth travel experience.
Alexandria day Tour From Cairo, Alexandria ( AL iSKANDARIA in Arabic) has absorbed
an astonishing variety of cultural influences, from Roman and early Christian
to Byzantine and Muslim, Daily trips and private day tours to visit Alexandria
from Cairo, Our day tour to Alexandria from Cairo provides a valuable insight into what you
can visit, Private tour guide will introduce you to Greek Roman history,
the legendary Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C.
Explore these extraordinary finds and of the exciting expeditions that led to
their discovery.
Itinerary
Starting your day tour to Alexandria from Cairo in
early morning, Relish your delicious breakfast, be ready to start a stunning
day tour to scout Alexandria ( Al Iskandariyah in Arabic ),World
Tour Advice Rep will pick up you from your hotel in Cairo, drive 3 hours in
modern private A/C van to the north of Egypt to the Mediterranean sea, to start
Alexandria sightseeing tour. Pay a visit to the famous Pompey's pillar which
was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the fourth
century, but with the time Alexandrian people called it Pompey pillar thinking
that the head of Pompey stay
on the top of the pillar. You will see many things around the column such
as two sphinxes, They the only remaining items of a large great temple that was
called the Serapuem and was founded in the 3rd century AD. The serapeum was
built for the holy bull god Apis, and the best and biggest serapeum in all
Egypt was found n Cairo in Saqqara area, Pompey;s pillar was Constructed out of
red granite with the height of 27 meters and a remarkable stone
capita, you visit remains of small old Alexandria library, temple of
Apis,statues of Cleopatra, the last pharaohs who ruled Ancient Egypt. Proceed
the tour to the Ancient cemetery of Alexandria, the catacomb, The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is the largest and most curious historical burial
site in Alexandria. Alexandria catacombs were found in 1900 and, it belongs to
the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. The catacombs show the best case of the mixture
and the blend between the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman kind of art and
architecture. Then you will have your lunch in a local restaurant in Alexandria
, then the Roman Theatre, proceed tours to Islamic
& recent sightseeing, tour to Qaitbye fortress, Now it is time to see Alexandria mediterranean
sea, and to relish a tour to Qaitbay Citadel ( Qalaa Qaitbay in Arabic ) ;The
Qaitbay Fort is surely one of the landmarks and most famous historical sites in
the all the Mediterranean cities. The Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay erected this
marvelous military fortress in 1479. It was built in the same exact location of
the ancient Pharos lighthouse and with the some of its stones as well. Pharos
lighthouse was one of the ancient 7 wonders of world,mosque Abu El Abass, then
free time for Alexandria library & for a walking trip in the beautiful gardens of
Muntazah palace, lunch, free time shopping, back to Cairo, on the way or from
Cairo Alexandria or when you go back you will stop to have a rest in the lion
village which is a small zoo & coffee shop. end of our Alexandria tour from
Cairo, back to Cairo, Overnight in your hotel in Cairo.
Note that We
organize also 2 day tours to Alexandria from Cairo, 2 day tours Alexandria
& El Alamein from Cairo, or Rosetta city & Alexandria tour in 2 days.
Included
- All Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
- All Transfers from Cairo to Alexandria & return by a modern private air-
conditioned van
- Entrance fees to all Alexandria sightseeings mentioned above
- Private English Speaking Egyptology tour guide
- Lunch during your tour - All the sightseeings taxes & service charge
- Two mineral water bottles during your trip
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· http://www.worldtouradvice.com
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