Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and the city is famous for its Roman remains. Alexandria is Egypt’s second largest city. Alexandria is called "The Pearl of the Mediterranean" and when you visit here you will immediately fall in love with her. Depart your Cairo hotel for the 2.5 - 3 hour drive to Alexandria, the city founded by Alexander the Great in 312BC which was the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop is the Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site which has a family tomb that shows the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb as well as Caracalla Hall, which you will learn was incorrectly named as such. Back above ground, continue to Pompey's Pillar, a 82 foot (25 meter) granite column built to honour Emperor Diocletian who freed the besieged city and brought food to the starving people.
Maintaining the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman Amphitheatre, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. As well as the original amphitheatre, the site also has the remains of a Roman street and homes. After lunch (additional cost) you will visit the famous Alexandria Library. After centuries of neglect the library has been rebuilt and the great books of the world returned. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian designed building is a striking piece of modern design. Inside, more than 4.2 million books can be found from throughout the ages with the number continually growing. A copy of every book published is kept at the library making it one of the great literary sites in the world. Alexandria Library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (additional cost). In the afternoon you will return to Cairo with a rest stop along the way if required. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour.
Notes:
Departure Time: 7:00 am
Return Details: Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup: Tour departs from centrally located Cairo hotels.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air conditioned vehicle.
Price Excludes:
- Optional gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
Notes:
- This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
- Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible.
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Africa
Egypt
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