Alexandria
day Tour From Cairo
The **Alexandria Day
Tour from Cairo** takes you on an exciting journey to one of Egypt’s most
historic cities, located on the Mediterranean coast. The tour begins with a
scenic drive from Cairo to Alexandria, where you will first visit the
**Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa**, an impressive burial site that blends
Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles. These underground tombs are
famous for their intricate carvings and frescoes, offering a fascinating
glimpse into Alexandria’s multicultural past.
Next, you’ll visit the **Citadel of Qaitbay**,
which stands proudly on the site of the ancient **Pharos Lighthouse**, one of
the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The citadel offers breathtaking views
of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding city. Your guide will explain the
significance of the lighthouse and how the citadel played a key role in
defending Alexandria during the Middle Ages.
The tour concludes with a visit to the **Alexandria National
Museum**, home to a vast collection of artifacts that showcase the city’s rich
history, from its founding by Alexander the Great to its development under the
Ptolemaic dynasty. You’ll also have time to stroll along the **Corniche**, the
waterfront promenade, and visit the **Bibliotheca Alexandrina**, a modern
library that honors the legacy of the ancient Library of Alexandria. This day
tour offers a perfect blend of ancient history, culture, and coastal beauty,
making it an unforgettable 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
For more info
· amanywaw@gmail.com
· Website
· http://www.worldtouradvice.com
· Mobile and what’s App:
· 002 01090023837
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