Private Day to Alexandria from Cairo with lunch
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Overview
Discover the historical and cultural treasures of Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, on a private full-day tour from Cairo. This personalized journey will take you through Alexandria's rich history, from its ancient roots to its modern-day significance. Visit iconic landmarks such as Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Theatre, and the world-famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Enjoy the convenience of a private guide and transportation, as well as a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Cairo · 885 Food & Nightlife · typical ~3,540 EGP · 3,518 EGP — about average
Highlights
- ✦Wheelchair accessible
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Bottle Water
- ✓ticket option is part of the available choices
- ✓Professional guide (option is part of the available choices)
- ✓Lunch
- ✕Tipping
- ✕There is an additional fee for languages other than English.
Itinerary
- 1Alexandria
- 2Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- 3Citadel of Qaitbay
- 4Ancient Roman Amphitheater
- 5Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
- 6Alexandria
- 7Pompey's Pillar
- 8Alexandria
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
- 8-10h
- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off · Bottle Water · ticket option is part of the available choices · Professional guide (option is part of the available choices) · Lunch
Reviews (163)
I had a great time during this tour. Want to sincerely thank Ahmed and Rewen for so much kindness and for being so welcome and sharing their knowledge with me. The lunch was delicious.
2 stars for the guide, the rest did not go smoothly. We (my daughter and I) were picked up from the hotel as agreed, but with a scrap truck - even by Egyptian standards. The seat belts in the back seat were broken and still in Cairo the driver was stopped by the police because something was loose on the front of the vehicle. With properly snowed and without air conditioning, we then went onto the highway. After about 1/3 of the distance, the car then stopped and had to be towed. Here the organizer should be careful to use appropriate vehicles for such a long distance (I do not expect a Europea
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“I had a great time during this tour. Want to sincerely thank Ahmed and Rewen for so much kindness and for being so welcome and sharing their knowledge with me. The lunch was delicious.”
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