Cairo Top Tours accredited Egyptologist guide who speaks fluent English will meet you at the hotel lobby in  Cairo or Giza to begin your Cairo Day Trips to Alexandria. You will arrange a suitable pick-up time with your operator.

History of Alexandria:
Start your trip to Alexandria from Cairo, the Bride of the Mediterranean, its great natural beauty and rich cultural and historical heritage make it one of the most preferred traveler's attractions in Egypt. It was founded by the Macedonian leader Alexander the Great, who conquered Egypt in 332 B.C.

You will begin our Alexandria Tour from Cairo by transferring you to Alexandria guided by your knowledgable tour guide in a modern air-conditioned vehicle for about two hours driving, we will stop on our way at the nearest rest in case you would like to drink anything, use the toilet or stretch your legs.

Your tour starts now!
Begin your Alexandria tour from Cairo by touring the Pompey’s Pillar, the only remaining pillar from the Roman temple which stands tall on a rocky plateau in the surrounding ruins of the Serapeum, then you will move to the medieval Citadel of Qaitbay, where artifacts and maritime finds, including some objects belonging to Napoleon's fleet which sunk in Alexandria's enlargement with an extraordinary naval strategist by Admiral Nelson in 1798. Built on the same spot where Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse once stood one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that no longer exists.

Then, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, These tombs represent the last great existing construction for the sake of the ancient Egyptian religion. The catacombs consist of three layers of tombs and chambers cut out of the rock under the ground and the beautifully decorated burial of a rich Romanized Egyptian family.

See the grandeur of modern architecture!
Later, we will move to The Bibliotheca of Alexandria. It was founded at the beginning of the 3rd century BC. by the Pharaoh Ptolemy I (Soter) who was one of the most famous rulers of the Ptolemaic period, and extended by his son Ptolemy II Philadelphus, but in later times its importance was diminishing and its collections were lost, due to the changes in power and successive invasions. 

Purify your eyes with the beauty of the Mediterranean!
Your special vehicle will then take you to drive by Alexandria corniche and the old harbor where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing, and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are mesmerizing.

Back to Cairo:
Finally, you will enjoy your amazing delicious lunch in a high-quality restaurant. Then you will be transferred back to Cairo and you will have a break on the way back after you enjoyed your Alexandria tours from Cairo.

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