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Alexandria from Cairo

Alexandria from Cairo

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Enjoy the Alexandria day trip from Cairo to see Alexandria sightseeing such as the Mediterranean Sea, the Stanley Bridge, the citadel of Qaitbay and the catacombs of Alexandria as it is considered one of the tourist attractions in Alexandria, Egypt.

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Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to start your journey to the Bride of the Mediterranean Sea (Alexandria) the city that was built by Alexander the Great.

Visit the Alexandria library, the biggest library in the world.

Visit the Pompey’s Pilar which is a Roman Triumphal column in Alexandria.

Visit catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.

Lunch in a local restaurant.

Panoramic visit to the Qaitbay citadel.

Enjoy the Free time by seeing fishing boats and traditional fishers.

Back to your hotel in Cairo.

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Alexandria is considered one of the most beautiful Egyptian cities and it is called The Bride of the Mediterranean Sea, as it includes many wonderful beaches like (Ajami, Mandara, Mamora… etc.) as well as many tourist attractions. That’s why it considers the basis of the Roman civilization in Egypt. 

The city was founded by Alexander the Great of Macedon in order to be the capital of the country.

It is about 218.4 kilometers from Cairo and there are different ways to reach Alexandria: agricultural road; it is about 225 kilometers away and takes about 4.5 hours to reach; desert road; it is about 216 kilometers away and takes about 3.5 hours; by train, it takes 3.5 hours; by plane, it takes only 15 minutes to reach Alexandria.

It is about 218.4 kilometers from Cairo and there are different ways to reach Alexandria: agricultural road; it is about 225 kilometers away and takes about 4.5 hours to reach; desert road; it is about 216 kilometers away and takes about 3.5 hours; by train, it takes 3.5 hours; by plane, it takes only 15 minutes to reach Alexandria.

It is about 218.4 kilometers from Cairo and there are different ways to reach Alexandria: agricultural road; it is about 225 kilometers away and takes about 4.5 hours to reach; desert road; it is about 216 kilometers away and takes about 3.5 hours; by train, it takes 3.5 hours; by plane, it takes only 15 minutes to reach Alexandria.

It is about 218.4 kilometers from Cairo and there are different ways to reach Alexandria: agricultural road; it is about 225 kilometers away and takes about 4.5 hours to reach; desert road; it is about 216 kilometers away and takes about 3.5 hours; by train, it takes 3.5 hours; by plane, it takes only 15 minutes to reach Alexandria.

It is the largest public Roman tomb found in Alexandria. The cemetery consists of three floors connected by a spiral staircase, and the staircase has higher, lower steps. The height of the steps gradually decreases until they almost disappear near the surface of the earth.

It is a huge column in Alexandria, as its length 26.85 meters and is made from a single piece of red granite quarried in Aswan.

It was built around 298-302 AD to honor roman emperor “Diocletian” for his victory over an Alexandrian revolt.

The library of Alexandria is located in Alexandria city, The library was founded in the era of the Ptolemaic state, and the first to order the construction of the library of Alexandria was Alexander the Great. Then came the decision to build the library of Alexandria in the era of Ptolemy I during the rule of the Ptolemaic state of Egypt. But the real founder of the library and the one who is credited with its renaissance and prosperity is Ptolemy II “Philadelphus”.

The library was intended to be a resource for scientists who conducted research at the museum. The books in the library were divided into the following subjects: rhetoric, law, epic, tragedy, comedy, lyric poetry, history, medicine, mathematics, natural sciences, and miscellaneous. The library is believed to house between 200,000 and 700,000 books, divided between two library branches. It was written mainly in two languages: Greek and Egyptian.

located in Alexandria, Egypt, is a 15th-century defensive fortress built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qaitbay. The construction began in 1477 AD and was completed in 1479 AD. The citadel was built on the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The structure of the citadel is a fine example of medieval Islamic military architecture. It has a rectangular shape with defensive walls, towers, and a large central keep. The fortress was equipped with cannons and other weapons to repel any naval attacks.

The structure of the citadel is a fine example of medieval Islamic military architecture. It has a rectangular shape with defensive walls, towers, and a large central keep. The fortress was equipped with cannons and other weapons to repel any naval attacks.

The structure of the citadel is a fine example of medieval Islamic military architecture. It has a rectangular shape with defensive walls, towers, and a large central keep. The fortress was equipped with cannons and other weapons to repel any naval attacks.

The bridge was built in the late 1990s as part of a project to improve traffic flow along Alexandria’s Corniche, the city’s main waterfront road. The area around Stanley Bridge is also known for its vibrant atmosphere, with many cafes, restaurants, and shops nearby. The bridge is notable for its beautiful design, featuring four towers with pharaonic architectural details. It’s a popular spot for both locals and tourists, it has become one of the Alexandria’s landmarks, especially at night when it’s beautifully illuminated, making it a picturesque sight.