Alexandria Day Trip Qaitbay Fort Alexandria Library from Cairo
Take a fascinating tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of youregypttours.com Egyptologist guide. The second-largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an ...
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Go for a fascinating tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your Egyptologist guide. The second-largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. With your Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your tour of Alexandria. During the tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. and was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shoqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.
Citadel of Qaitbay
The next site you will stop at is the fort of Qaitbay, built-in 1477 to protect the eastern side of the city. the fort was built in the same location as the great lighthouse of Alexandria.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
After lunch (additional cost) you will visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (additional cost).
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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