From Cairo: Alexandria Highlights Private Guided Tour
From Cairo: Alexandria Highlights Private Guided Tour
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9 hoursDuration of this experience -
Pickup and Drop-off includedThis tour includes pickup and drop off from your accommodation, hotel or Airbnb in Cairo or Giza. Your activity provider will contact you over WhatsApp or email to confirm exact pick up time -
Private TourYou will have private tour guide and driver for your tour. A car or van will be with you from pick up till drop off.
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Guided TripExperienced group leader during your experience -
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic -
Free cancellationYou can cancel this reservation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Pickup and Drop off from your hotel or accommodation in Cairo/Giza -
Clean, air-conditioned vehicles
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Multilingual Egyptologist licensed tour guide
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All the parking fees and the road tolls
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Water bottle
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Attractions Entry Fees -
Lunch (Optional)
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Pick up from your hotel or houseWe will pick you up from your hotel or house address within Cairo or Giza city limits.30-45 minutes
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Drive from Cairo to AlexandriaBegin your journey to Alexandria in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle3 hours
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Visit Qaitbey CitadelExplore the 15th-century fortress, built on the remains of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.1 hour
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Visit Pompey's Pillarone of the most iconic landmarks in Alexandria, Egypt. This towering 26.85-meter red granite column once stood within the Serapeum, a grand temple dedicated to Serapis, the Greco-Egyptian god of healing and knowledge. Over time, the temple was destroyed, but the pillar survived, becoming one of Alexandria’s most iconic landmarks. Interestingly, medieval travelers mistakenly believed it marked Pompey’s tomb, giving it the name that persists today.1 hour
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Lunch at a Local Restaurant (Price not included)Enjoy free time for lunch at a nearby local restaurant, where you can try authentic Egyptian dishes at your own expense. Your guide will recommend trusted spots that suit your taste and budget. If you prefer, you may skip this stop and continue exploring the area instead.1 hour
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Visit the Library of AlexandriaThe Library of Alexandria was one of the greatest intellectual centers of the ancient world, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and scholarship. Located in Alexandria, Egypt, it was established during the reign of Ptolemy I Soter (r. 305–283 BCE) or his successor Ptolemy II Philadelphus (r. 283–246 BCE). It aimed to collect all the world’s knowledge and became a beacon of learning in the Hellenistic era.1 hour
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Discover the Catacombs of Kom El ShoqafaA fascinating underground necropolis in Alexandria, Egypt, dating back to the 2nd century AD during the Roman period. They are considered one of the most significant examples of the fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultural and artistic influences.1 hour
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Drive Back to Cairo and Hotel Drop OffRelax on the return journey and drop off at your accommodation.3 hours
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Pick up from your hotel or houseWe will pick you up from your hotel or house address within Cairo or Giza city limits.30-45 minutes
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Drive from Cairo to AlexandriaBegin your journey to Alexandria in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle3 hours
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Visit Qaitbey CitadelExplore the 15th-century fortress, built on the remains of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.1 hour
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Visit Pompey's Pillarone of the most iconic landmarks in Alexandria, Egypt. This towering 26.85-meter red granite column once stood within the Serapeum, a grand temple dedicated to Serapis, the Greco-Egyptian god of healing and knowledge. Over time, the temple was destroyed, but the pillar survived, becoming one of Alexandria’s most iconic landmarks. Interestingly, medieval travelers mistakenly believed it marked Pompey’s tomb, giving it the name that persists today.1 hour
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Lunch at a Local Restaurant (Price not included)Enjoy free time for lunch at a nearby local restaurant, where you can try authentic Egyptian dishes at your own expense. Your guide will recommend trusted spots that suit your taste and budget. If you prefer, you may skip this stop and continue exploring the area instead.1 hour
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Visit the Library of AlexandriaThe Library of Alexandria was one of the greatest intellectual centers of the ancient world, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and scholarship. Located in Alexandria, Egypt, it was established during the reign of Ptolemy I Soter (r. 305–283 BCE) or his successor Ptolemy II Philadelphus (r. 283–246 BCE). It aimed to collect all the world’s knowledge and became a beacon of learning in the Hellenistic era.1 hour
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Discover the Catacombs of Kom El ShoqafaA fascinating underground necropolis in Alexandria, Egypt, dating back to the 2nd century AD during the Roman period. They are considered one of the most significant examples of the fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultural and artistic influences.1 hour
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Drive Back to Cairo and Hotel Drop OffRelax on the return journey and drop off at your accommodation.3 hours