ALEXANDRIA from CAIRO

Pompey's Pillar, a 82 foot (25 meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletain who freed the besieged city and brought food to the starving people.

Roman Amphitheater, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. As well as the original amphitheater, the site also has the remains of a Roman street and homes.

After centuries of neglect the library has been rebuilt and the great books of the world returned. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian designed building is a striking piece of modern design.

Roman-era catacombs under the city of Alexandria.

Duration: Full Day (09:00 to 17:00)
Price: XX Euro (per person)
Run: Everyday

Take a private tour led by your own Egyptologist guide to the second largest city in Egypt. Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and the city is famous for its Roman remains.

Depart your Cairo hotel for the 2.5 - 3 hour drive to Alexandria, the city founded by Alexander the Great in 312BC which was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop is the Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site which has a family tomb that shows the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb as well as Caracalla Hall, which you will learn was incorrectly named as such.

Back above ground, continue to Pompey's Pillar, a 82 foot (25 meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletain who freed the besieged city and brought food to the starving people. Maintaining the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman Amphitheater, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. As well as the original amphitheater, the site also has the remains of a Roman street and homes.

After lunch you will visit the famous Alexandria Library. After centuries of neglect the library has been rebuilt and the great books of the world returned. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian designed building is a striking piece of modern design. Inside, more than 4.2 million books can be found from throughout the ages with the number continually growing. A copy of every book published is kept at the library making it one of the great literary sites in the world. Alexandria Library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (additional cost).

In the afternoon you will return to Cairo with a rest stop along the way if required. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour.

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Please take note of the following:
* 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2
* Tour departs from centrally located Cairo hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
* The order of visiting sights, may vary slightly from time to time
* You are kindly requested to present your self at the pick up point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time.
* Smoking is not permitted but all tours make frequent stops.
* Please use the ''Travel Enquiry/Reservation Form'' to receive a quote on the above travel itinerary as per your preferred travel dates/month and number of travellers.

What's Included: 
* Pick up and drop off at your hotel
* Transportation by Air Conditioned non-smoking coaches
* Qualified Egyptologist tour guide licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
* All entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums, parking and road tolls
* Local taxes