Alexandria highlights: all in one day from Cairo

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Alexandria highlights: all in one day from Cairo

12 hours

Easy


Cairo to Alexandria day trip   

Get to know more about Alexandria as you visit the best places in the second largest Egyptian city on this full-day tour to Alexandria. This single-day tour ensures that you get the perfect overview of Alexandria as well as the stunning modern Alexandria Library. This library, among the many notable places in Alexandria, is known for its Roman landmarks and ancient wonders. In the library, you will come across books that tell a lot about the many conquerors' and conquests the ancient city is known for.

What Is Included In This Full Day Egypt Tours To Alexandria?

● Pick up and drop off at your hotel: This one day package includes pick up by our representative from your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After the day's tour, we will also drop you off at your hotel.

● Instant Confirmation: This package also includes instant confirmation upon completion of the registration process. There is no hassle of any sort when registering. The process is easy and simple and in no time, you have a slot booked for you and your loved ones (where there is any).

● Multiple Visitations: This full-day tour to Alexandria package includes multiple visitations to several places including the Library where you get to learn about Alexandria's history and heritage. You also get to visit other ancient landmarks in the second-largest Egyptian city.

● Lunch at a local waterside restaurant is also included in this package for you.

Expect to have a fun-filled day where you can also get to learn more about the things you've heard of Alexandria of Egypt . It is going to be an experience worth your time and money.


What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Local taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Professional photographer guide
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Breakfast
Snacks
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Please note
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Infant meals not included
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • • Pickup time at 7am • Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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