Private Tour to Alexandria from Cairo
The second
largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as "The
Pearl of the Mediterranean", has an atmosphere
that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern;
its ambience and cultural heritage distance it
from the rest of the country although it is
actually only 140 miles (225 kilometers) from
Cairo.
Founded by
Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became
the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt, its status as a
beacon of culture symbolized by Pharos, the
legendary lighthouse that was one of the Seven
Wonders of the World.
The setting for
the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark
Antony, Alexandria was also the center of learning
in the ancient world. But ancient Alexandria
declined, and when Napoleon landed, he found a
sparsely populated fishing village.
Visit Pompey's
pillar, an 82 foot (25 meter) tall red Aswan
granite column, which was constructed in honor of
the Emperor Diocletain. Continue to the nearby
Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa. This area along the
coast about 15 miles (24 kilometers) east of
Alexandria's old district along the Corniche is
where many of the modern Alexandrian hotels are
located, and also the magnificent Montaza Palace.
Departure Dates:
Daily
Departure Point:
Tour departs from
centrally located Cairo hotels
Departure Time:
Return details:
Tour returns to
original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs
from centrally located Cairo hotels. Please
include the details of your hotel at the time of
booking.
Inclusions:
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick up
and drop off
- Transport by
air conditioned vehicle
- English
speaking guide (French, German, Spanish, Italian,
Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available,
if requested at time of booking)
Exclusions:
- Optional
gratuities
- Food and
drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
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This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in
advance of your travel date.
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Tour is operated in English. French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking
guides are available, if requested at time of
booking.
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In
most temples and museums in Egypt, an additional
fee for photo and video cameras is requested. In
general you can expect approximately 5 - 10
Egyptian Pounds (USD1.00 - 2.00) for photo
cameras, and approximately 100 Egyptian Pounds
(USD18.00) for video cameras. These prices are
indictaive only and may vary from one place to
the next.
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Coaches are wheelchair accessible.
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The drive from Cairo to Alexandria is
approximately 3 hours.
