Private Guided Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

Sightseeing  :  Egypt  :  Nile Valley  :  Cairo  :  Private Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy visiting the second biggest city in Egypt after Cairo. Wander around and discover the Roman and Greek history in Alexandria, the old capital of Egypt. The city was built by the Alexander the great and Romans after. Enjoy the amazing view of the Mediterranean sea and take nice memorable photos.After a pick-up from your hotel, your guide will drive around 2.5 hours to take you from Cairo to Alexandria. With your guide, visit the Catacombs, which is the ancient cemetery built by the Romans in the 3rd century, approximately 105 ft (32m) under ground. Then move on the the Pompey pillar, erected in the 3rd century BC, which is in the original location of one of the big Greek temples.

Next, visit the 5th century Roman theater, and the Quaitbay citadel, built in the 14th century, and located where once stood the Pharos lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world).

Have a look at the newly rebuilt Library of Alexandria from the outside, before heading back to Cairo with your guide.