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Alexandria highlights: all in one day from Cairo

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Alexandria highlights: all in one day from Cairo
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Overview

Don't let a lack of time deter you from visiting Alexandria. This private tour from Cairo allows you to experience the best of the great city founded by Alexander the Great in just one day, returning to Cairo in the evening. You'll see Montazah Palace and its extensive gardens; admire the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Pompey's Pillar, and visit the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay, built over the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

How this compares

Cairo · 2367 Day Trips · typical ~7,482 EGP · 4,519 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Pompey's Pillar
  2. 2
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  3. 3
    Montazah Gardens
  4. 4
    Kayetbai

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
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Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Bottled water · Lunch · Qualified Egyptologist guide · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Private tour · Transport by private vehicle

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