Qaitbay Citadel, Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, Biblioteca, and the Roman Museum
Why you have to visit Alexandria City?
It was once the intellectual and cultural center of the ancient Mediterranean world, housing the famous Library of Alexandria and the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Alexandria, known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean,” is one of the most captivating cities in Egypt and a popular tourist destination.
Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.
Visit:
Get set for an amazing tour of Giza – we’re going to the Mediterranean Sea, and more! At 07:00 in the morning, our friendly guide from Sand Kings Egypt will pick you up from your Cairo hotel. They know a ton about Egypt’s history, so you’re in for a treat!
First, we’ll drive 2 hours and a half to Alexandria, and start by visiting Qaitbay Citadel: The Citadel is situated on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
A robust fortress dating back to the 15th century stands impressively along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay laid its foundation in the year 1477 AD.
It’s listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages!
a whole series of tombs, statues, and all sorts of old artifacts from way back when the Pharaohs were holding funerals.
You’ll see a mash-up of styles from the Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman times.
It’s like a three-for-one deal, where you get to see how Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultures all came together.
Afterward, we’ll visit The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a vast library and cultural center located on the city’s eastern harbor, This ultra-modern building is a tribute to the original Library of Alexandria, which was the largest and most significant library of the ancient world, The new Library houses millions of books, an Internet archive, several specialized libraries, four museums, a planetarium, and a manuscript restoration laboratory, Its unique architecture, featuring a giant sun disk, is a sight to behold.
Then we'll end our day visiting the only museum in Egypt entirely dedicated to the antiquities and civilization of Egypt during the Greek and Roman eras (roughly 300 BC to the 7th century AD).
It showcases the fascinating fusion of Greek and Roman influences with traditional Egyptian culture.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Private Egyptologist guide.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charges.
Cost Excludes
- Entrance fees
- Tipping
- Any Optional Tours not mentioned
FAQs
door-to-door service!
We’ll pick you up directly from your hotel or accommodation in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles, ranging from 4-seat cars to 48-seat buses, ensuring a relaxed start to your experience.
We’re delighted to offer your tour in an expertly guided format in your native language, whether it’s English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Turkish, or another language. Our goal is to ensure you have a comfortable and enriching experience!
While you’re welcome to book your tickets independently online or at the ticket offices (and pay with your bank card), we recommend letting us take care of it for a more comfortable experience.
You’re in for a treat with our fantastic local guides, who’ll be thrilled to recommend some wonderful restaurants for lunch during your excursion!
While meals aren’t typically included in the standard tour, if you’d prefer a truly seamless experience, we can easily arrange to include them for an additional fee.
Our guide will be delighted to assist you with a camel ride, ensuring you get the best price and a truly memorable experience!
Flight Reservations.
Hotel Reservations.
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Entrance Fees.