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🏛️ Cultural & Historic· 📍 Cairo, Egypt

From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria
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Duration
10 hours
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Languages
Arabic, German, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Danish, Dutch, Spanish
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

On this full-day tour from Cairo, you will explore Alexandria's rich past and the surviving sites that tell its story. The route traces the city's development from its ancient Egyptian roots through the Classical period into Roman times and beyond, giving you a broad sense of how the place changed over centuries. Along the way you will see the new Library of Alexandria and the Roman Catacombs, as well as other historic landmarks that illustrate different eras of the city’s history. As you move through the sites, you'll learn about Alexandria's cultural and architectural legacy and how it evolved from antiquity into the periods that followed. The experience focuses on the places and history that make Alexandria distinctive, offering a clear overview for anyone interested in the city's past.

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • All taxes and fees
  • Tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch without drinks
  • Transport in air-conditioned deluxe van
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
10 hours
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
All taxes and fees · Tour guide · Bottled water · Lunch without drinks · Transport in air-conditioned deluxe van
4,985 EGP/ per person
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  • ↩️ Free cancellation up to 24h before
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