Private tour from Cairo to Alexandria
Highlights
- Tour to the beautiful city Alexandria
- Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa
- Wonderful Montazah Garden with palm trees
All about the trip
Early Morning Egypt Promotion Travel tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to start your amazing tour to the beautiful city Alexandria through ( Cairo- Alexandria ) Desert Road, Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C. , and was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this historic city is the Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, which were discovered accidentally in 1900 when a donkey disappeared through the ground. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall. Back above ground, proceed to visit Pompey’s Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people. Proceed to visit Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque. Move after that for lunch at local restaurant, Proceed to visit Fort Qaitbay from outside, once considered one of the most important defensive strongholds along the Mediterranean sea coast. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Finally have the chance to visit Montazah Garden with its wonderful Palm gardens and trees, at the end of your tour drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
What is included in the price
- Above Rates based in USD$ currency
- Entrance fees for Catacomb ( Kom AL Shuqqafa ) , Pompy's Pillar and Montaza Garden
- Qait bay fort from out Side
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Taxes & service charge
What is not included in the price
- Entry fees for Quit bay fort
- Drinks during lunch
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses
- Tipping
Instructions
Please dress according to local weather conditions.
This activity is organised by Egypt Promotion, Mahmoud Hoballah – Abbas El Akad 12, Cairo, Egypt, +201009098098, info@egyptpromotion.com.
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Contact
Do you have a question or need more information about the activity?
You can reach our European office between 9am and 5pm CET on weekdays and between 11am and 5pm on weekends and holidays.
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