Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo (Real Life)
chedule:
Everyday
Duration:
Approx. 10-12 hours
Pickup Time:
7:00am – we can change the time to suit you.
Tour Highlights:
The library of Alexandria St. Mark oldest church The roman amphitheater Walking Tour in old city-center Abbo Elabbas Mosque Site of the Lighthouse; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Quaitbay Castle photo stop Montaza Gardens & Palaces Stanley Bridge El Nabi Daniel Mosque
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Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo (Real Life)
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What's included in Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo (Real Life)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket. Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
Alexandria
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through the old city-center of Alexandria. Look at the traditional markets; where everything and anything is sold including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats. The architecture locally has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties. Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb, It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller.
Alexandria
Optional lunch stop at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed’s. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria. Optional: Take a break in either a good quality coffee shop or at a traditional shisha cafe. Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.
Inclusions
- Expert tour guide
- All Service charges & taxes
- Entrance fees
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Your 3 stars travel Tour guide will be waiting you. They will be holding a sign of 3 stars travel, You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.
