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Spend a full day tracing Alexandria’s layered past—from underground Roman catacombs to a medieval citadel on the site of the ancient Lighthouse—paired with a seafood lunch on the Mediterranean. This private tour includes hotel pickup, a guide, and entrance fees to major sites.
Spend a full day tracing Alexandria’s layered past—from underground Roman catacombs to a medieval citadel on the site of the ancient Lighthouse—paired with a seafood lunch on the Mediterranean. This private tour includes hotel pickup, a guide, and entrance fees to major sites.
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Operated by Egyway Tours · Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
A salt-slung wind off the Mediterranean meets the early traffic leaving Cairo; by mid-morning the city’s bustle gives way to a coastal horizon and the layered history of Alexandria. The tour unfolds like a condensed archaeology lesson—descend into the carved chambers of Kom El Shoqafa, stand beneath Pompey’s Pillar, and circle the battlements of Qaitbay Citadel where the sea keeps the old lighthouse’s memory alive.
easy.
10–12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires several hours of walking, some stair climbing, and standing in enclosed sites.
The drive is approximately 2.5–3 hours each way depending on traffic, which is accounted for in the 10–12 hour itinerary.
Yes—entrance fees to the listed sites (Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina) are typically included in this private tour.
The tour is family-friendly and suitable for older travelers who can manage stairs and some walking; notify the operator of mobility concerns for tailored assistance.
Yes—the itinerary includes a seafood lunch by the Mediterranean and brief opportunities at local markets or museum shops, but time is limited.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became a Hellenistic center of learning; its surviving monuments reflect Egyptian, Greek and Roman layers of occupation.
Coastal development and marine pollution are local concerns; choose operators who follow waste-minimizing practices and avoid disturbing shoreline habitats.
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