Alexandria Day Tour by Bus from Cairo

Highlights:

• Roman Necropolis: Explore the Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site showcasing the blend of Egyptian and Roman art.

• Imperial Monument: Visit Pompey’s Pillar, the monumental 82-foot granite column honoring Emperor Diocletian.

• Ancient Theatre: Discover the well-preserved Roman Amphitheater, a key Roman site in Egypt.

• Modern Marvel: Tour the famous Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), a striking piece of modern Norwegian architecture and a global literary hub.

• Private Comfort: Enjoy personalized attention and a comfortable private bus transfer from Cairo.

Itinerary:

My Egypt Travel presents this fascinating Alexandria tour from Cairo by bus, led by your private Egyptologist guide. Alexandria, the second-largest city in Egypt, was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C. and served as the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt, giving it a Mediterranean atmosphere.

Your first stop in this historic city is the Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. You will descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.

Back above ground, continue to Pompey’s Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian.

Continuing the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman Amphitheater, possibly the best-preserved Roman site in Egypt, which also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes.

After lunch (additional cost), you will visit the famous Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina). In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. The library keeps a copy of every book published in the world, making it one of the great literary sites. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (additional cost).

As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you’d like to spend at each of the sites you’ll visit. Finally, you will be transferred back to Cairo by bus.

Included:

• Meet & greet at airports and all assistance during stay
• All transfers by A/C vehicle
• All entrance fees per itinerary
• Egyptologist tour guide
• All taxes and service charges

Excluded:

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Optional tours or activities
• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Lunch (additional cost)
• Rare antique books display at the library (additional cost)
• Tipping