Alexandria Full Day City Tour

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Tour Number

Activity Level

61347


Categories

Shore Excursion, City, Local Experience, Museums / Culture

Details

Kid Friendly: Yes. I like kids

Friendly: Yes.
I am able to get him/ her in a car

Maximum travelers: 3

Language(s)

explanation

Spanish (fluent), English (fluent), Arabic (fluent)

Private Shore Excursion


Your private Alexandria shore excursion departs from the Port of Alexandria, then drives along the Mediterranean coast to Montaza Palace, built in 1932 by King Fouad and inherited by his son King Farouk, last of the Egyptian kings.

Proceeding to see the Catacombs of Kom El Shuquafa. Discovered in 1900, the catacomb is the largest Roman cemetery in Egypt, dating back to 2nd century A. D.

Next stop Pompey's Pillar, constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletain in 293 A. D. Then we visit Quitbay fortress, which was constructed over the ruins of the Ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. In the end we will visit the library of Alexandria.

I am actually an Alexandrian citizen. I will show you all the details of my city, the history, the people, how fishermen are living here and I will choose for you the best spots for pictures. Come discover with me the secrets of Alexandria!. Am ready for changing your dreams to be real!

Itinerary

Our Alexandria tour includes (open to suggestions):

1) The Catacombs of Kom-Alshukafa (half-hour)
The catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (meaning "Mound of Shards") are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences.

2) Pompey's Pillar (half-hour)
Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt, and the largest of its type constructed outside the imperial capitals of Rome.

3) The Roman Theater (half-hour)
This is the most complete Roman ruin in Egypt.

4) The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (one hour)

5) Quitbay fortress (half-hour)

6) Coastal City Tour

7) Montazah palace and gardens (half-hour)

Meeting Point + Tour Duration

Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building

Duration: 6 hours

If you need extra time I can do it for free

Transportation

We will use an air-conditioned vehicle to travel between sites. There is a fair bit of walking.

If you are more than 3 persons we will use A/C modern Van

What’s Included

  • Guiding Services
  • Private Transportation

Other: - Mineral water

Estimated Local Cash Needed

500 Egyptian Pound - or 40 $ - For your tickets and any extras.

What’s Extra

  • Personal Expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Food, Drinks, Snacks

Other: 1- Entrance fees for touristic sites (Catacombs of Kom -Alshukafa,Pompey Pillar, etc...)
2- We can pick you from Alexandria Or Cairo airport with extra fee. Please contact me for details.

A Recent Review of this tour

Youssef was amenable to wholesale changes to our scheduled itinerary when my wife decided not to join in. I had a lingering interest to see the El Alamein battlefield. So off we went for a day down the coast. I was blown away by all the development along the way.
Cliff R.

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    $150 USD PER TOURFor up to 3 people (duration: 6 hours) deposit ?

  • Tour Number

    Activity Level

    61347


    Categories

    Shore Excursion, City, Local Experience, Museums / Culture

    Details

    Kid Friendly: Yes. I like kids

    Friendly: Yes.
    I am able to get him/ her in a car

    Maximum travelers: 3

    Language(s)

    Spanish (fluent), English (fluent), Arabic (fluent)

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