Optional Addon Details
Alexandria
⭐ This can be added to an existing tour.
📌 Options are: pre-tour and post-tour.
Alexandria, Egypt, is a vibrant and historically rich city located on the Mediterranean coast.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE, it quickly became a major centre of learning and culture in the ancient world. Known for its iconic Lighthouse of Pharos, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Great Library of Alexandria, it was a hub for scholars and intellectuals.
Today, Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city, blending its rich past with modern life. The city boasts a diverse cultural scene, with museums, historical sites, and a scenic waterfront promenade. Its multicultural heritage is reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and the lively spirit of its residents, making it a fascinating destination for visitors and historians alike.
🍴 Meals
2
🚩 Excursions
4
🗓 Minimum amount of Days
1
Included:
✔ All sightseeing as per the itinerary
✔ All guiding by licensed English speaking tour guide
✔ All entry fees to the sites and museums as listed
✔ Hotel Accommodation
✔ 1 Breakfast
✔ 1 Lunch
✔ All service charges and local taxes
✔ All transportation by private vehicle with driver
Excluded:
❌ Travel and Medical Insurance
❌ Additional Services
❌ Food & Drinks not mentioned
❌ Visa Expenses
❌ Tipping
Tour Itinerary
🔆 1 Day Tour:
🍴 Start your day with an included hearty breakfast, then prepare to continue your journey with an enthralling private tour of Alexandria, guided by your personal Egyptologist.
🎫 We visit:
– Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
🚩 A stunning piece of art symbolising the fusion of ancient Egyptian culture with Greco-Roman influence. Built in the 2nd century AD as a necropolis, it seamlessly blends Hellenistic and Roman artistic elements with Pharaonic design and is renowned as one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
– Pompey’s Pillar
🚩 The largest monolithic column outside Rome, standing 28 meters high and crafted from pure red granite. Misnamed during the Crusades, it features a Greek inscription dedicated to Emperor Diocletian.
– Qaitbay Citadel
🚩 A remarkable blend of Greco-Roman and Islamic architecture, constructed in 1477 on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. The citadel is said to embody the enduring spirit of the lighthouse, incorporating stones from the ancient wonder.
🍴 Enjoy an included lunch in Alexandria.
– Iconic Alexandria Library
🚩 A modern marvel commemorating its ancient predecessor. It houses the world’s sixth-largest Francophone library and features collections in Arabic, English, and French, along with rare books and exquisite art galleries.
Conclude your day with a comfortable drive back to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
🍴 Dinner is at your own expense ⭐ Suggestion to enjoy it at a local resturant.
How to add to an existing tour:
🔔 Options are: pre-tour and post-tour.
1️⃣ Return to the Tour page, scroll down to ‘Register Now’
2️⃣ In the registration form is a block called ‘Preferred Addons’ with text that reads: Enter your preferred addons. Please let us know if you would like to book it for pre or post-tour.
3️⃣ Enter your chosen Optional Tour, kindly let us know if it is pre or post and how many days you would like to stay at that location and submit the form.
4️⃣ Your dedicated tour operator will contact you with a quote and help you through payment, visa and transit.