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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

4.4  / 5
345 reviews
Activity provider:Emo Tours Egypt
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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

Activity provider:Emo Tours Egypt
4.4  / 5
345 reviews
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From US$ 100 per person

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Step back in time to ancient Alexandria on a guided van tour from Cairo. Savor a tasty lunch and visit sights like the Kom El-Deka Roman theater, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and Qaitbay Citadel.

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Duration 10 hours
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English, Spanish, German, Italian
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At 6:00 AM your guide will wait in your hotel lobby, holding a sign with the local provider's company name.

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Highlights
  • Discover the main attractions of ancient Alexandria including the Roman Theatre and the Catacombs of Kom el Shaqafa
  • Stroll the ramparts of the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel
  • Benefit from informative and professional Egyptologist guides
  • Relax with comfortable air-conditioned transfers
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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 guided tour from Cairo. Stop for a delicious local lunch and enjoy bottled water on your trip.

Enjoy pick-up and drop off from your Cairo hotel and an airconditioned bus ride to the Roman theater in Kom El-Deka; a marble theater that once seated 800 spectators in its galleries. View sections of mosaic flooring and a pleasure garden which is surrounded by Roman baths and villas. Continue to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a necropolis with 3 sublevels which dates back to the 2nd century AD. See the Roman triclinium, a banquet hall to honor the dead. Admire its statues, reliefs, and a pillared lobby featuring depictions of Egyptian gods in Roman armor. See the site of the Alexandria Library and walk the ramparts of the 15th century Qaitbay Citadel, which was built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse. End your day of discovery with a relaxed evening drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

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  • Transportation in an air-conditioned van
  • Tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Drinks
  • Tips

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4.4 /5

based on 345 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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It was a delightful day that started with a prompt pick up from hotel. After the 3 hour ride we are greeted by our tour guide Ranya. She is a soft spoken lady, local to Alexandria. Knowledgeable and passionate about Alexandria. Always smiling and considerate. We felt welcomed and it was like spending a day with a friend. Highly recommend Raya and this tour.

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June 7, 2023

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Jonathan-Pierre – United KingdomVerified booking

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Ahmed and Ranya really made this an unforgettable experience. Ranya is probably the sweetest woman you can ever meet. Always smiling and considerate. She has a great knowledge of the history of Alexandria and is very enthusiastic to share her knowledge. Ahmed and Ranya: thank you again!

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April 26, 2023

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Emily Van den – BelgiumVerified booking

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Our driver Hosem was very nice and relaxed. We started our first day in Cairo at 6am to Alexandria and we could not have asked for a better introduction to this beautiful country. Once we arrived in Alexandria our guide Rayna was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I am big on energies and we were great like nothing but family ddom beginning to end

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