An unforgettable day tour to Alexandria
Overview
Alexandria famous for being called the "Pearl of the Mediterranean", Alexandria is characterized by the mixture of history and modernity ..
Alexandria is considered the second capital of the country after Cairo, it was founded by Alexander the Great in 332 a. d in the place called Racotis.
In Alejandria we can enjoy the outdoors and the culture of the Alexandria library and natural spaces
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Spanish speaking guide.
- Transfer by private car with air conditioning.
- All the taxes.
- Transfer from / to the hotel in Cairo.
- Lunch during the tour
- Entrances to the mentioned historical places
✗ Not Included
- Extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tips
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The Pompey Column is located in the archaeological park of the city of Alexandria (Egypt. It is a column made of Aswan red granite, and is the largest of its kind built outside the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople.
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Stop 2
The Citadel of Qaitbay located in Alexandria and is not considered as a monument but, nowadays everyone considers it a wonderful example of historical heritage and architectural beauty. Although from a distance it looks like a small sandcastle, the Citadel of Qaitbay is an impressive fortress and has become an important icon of the city of Alexandria
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Stop 3
The name of Kom el-Shoqafa derives from the ancient Greek and "mountain of fragments", since it was the area where the broken pottery pieces accumulated. These catacombs make up the largest known Roman necropolis in Egypt, and are considered one of the last major construction sites dedicated to the religion of ancient Egypt.
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Stop 4
The great center of knowledge of antiquity. Located in the Greek city of Alexandria, in Egypt. Beginnings of S.III A.C by Ptolemy I Soter is well known that, The library is famous for its burned which resulted in the loss of many scrolls and books; Its destruction is a symbol of the waste of cultural knowledge.
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Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels