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After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will embark on a comfortable tour to Alexandria in an air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by your expert tour guide, who will be with you throughout the 9-day Alexandria and Siwa Oasis tour from Cairo. Upon reaching Alexandria, your visits for the day will commence.
Your first stop will be Pompey's Pillar The current name of this ancient monument, "the pillar of the masts," originated during the Arab era. It is believed that the pillar stood tall among 400 other pillars, resembling ship masts. Hence, it became known as "the pillar of the masts" and later simply as "the masts." This name has been attributed to it by the local community and the Alexandria Governorate.
Next, you will visit The Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa, a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria. It is considered one of the most important cemeteries in the city and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the Middle Ages. The cemetery consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues, and archaeological remains of the Pharaonic funerary cult, and due to the time period at the time, many of the features of the catacombs at Kom al-Shuqafa combine Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultural points.
Then, you will explore The Citadel Of Qaitbey, which was constructed in 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan al-Ashraf Abu al-Nasr Qaytbay. The citadel was built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, located at the eastern edge of Pharos Island. It served as a defensive fortress and is a notable landmark in Alexandria's rich history.
Your final visit for the day will be the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern reimagining of the ancient Library of Alexandria. The original library was famously destroyed in a fire in 48 BC during Julius Caesar's conflict with Ptolemy the Younger. The current Bibliotheca Alexandrina stands as a symbol of knowledge and cultural heritage, housing a vast collection of books and serving as a center for intellectual and cultural exchange.
After the Alexandria day tours, you will be transferred to a high-quality hotel for a comfortable overnight stay, allowing you to rest and rejuvenate.
Meals included for the day are breakfast and lunch.