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Explore Alexandria ToursPrivate Taposiris Magna and Lake Mariout Tour
Taposiris Magna and Lake Mariout, Alexandria, Egypt
Duration
About 6.5 to 8 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
Take a private western Alexandria archaeological route to Taposiris Magna and the Lake Mariout landscape. Explore with an Egyptologist and access-aware planning beyond the city-centre monuments.
Site permission, opening, ticketing, road conditions, photography rules and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. The route does not make unsupported claims about undiscovered royal burials or excavation-area access.
Itinerary
- Meet at your Alexandria hotel or agreed port pickup and travel west.
- Visit Taposiris Magna and its accessible archaeological remains where opening and permission allow.
- Read the site in its Lake Mariout setting and its ancient harbor and regional role.
- Return to your Alexandria hotel or agreed port pickup.
Public price
- 1 guest: US$220 per person
- 2 guests: US$155 per person
- 3-4 guests: US$115 per person
- 5-8 guests: US$90 per person
Good to know
This is an enquire-first private route of about 6.5 to 8 hours. Site permission, opening, ticketing, road conditions, walking needs, photography rules and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. This base route does not include the Library, catacombs, Qaitbay, Kom el-Dikka, Montaza, Royal Jewelry Museum, Stanley, Abu Abbas, lunch or restricted excavation access unless stated in the final confirmation.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Travel west of Alexandria to Taposiris Magna.
- Read the site in the wider Lake Mariout archaeological landscape.
- Explore Ptolemaic and regional harbor context with an Egyptologist.
- Keep city-centre Alexandria products separate.
- Use access-aware planning for permissions, opening and ticketing.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Go beyond the city-centre Alexandria monuments.
- Explore Taposiris Magna and the Lake Mariout landscape with context rather than speculation.
- Follow a western archaeological route shaped around access-aware planning.
- Confirm permission and ticket conditions honestly before travel.
Itinerary
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Pickup and western journey
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Alexandria hotel or agreed port pickup and travel west toward Lake Mariout.
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Taposiris Magna
Explore accessible archaeological remains where opening and permission allow, with context on the site and its regional role.
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Lake Mariout context and return
Read the wider landscape and ancient harbor setting without speculation about restricted areas, then return to Alexandria.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Alexandria hotel or agreed port pickup.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the listed route.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Route planning for Taposiris Magna where open and included in the final confirmation.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks.
- Entrance fees unless stated in the final confirmation.
- Restricted excavation-area access or special permissions not confirmed in writing.
- The Library, catacombs, Qaitbay, Kom el-Dikka, Montaza, Royal Jewelry Museum, Stanley and Abu Abbas.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service, entrance, language or pickup outside the stated route and inclusions.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$220 per person
2 guests
US$155 per person
3-4 guests
US$115 per person
5-8 guests
US$90 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service. A 25% deposit secures your booking; the balance schedule is stated in your booking confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- This is an enquire-first private route. Taposiris Magna permission, opening, ticketing, road conditions, photography rules, walking needs and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. The route does not promise excavation-area access or make unsupported claims about undiscovered royal burials.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
Is this the same as the Alexandria city tour?
No. This route travels west to Taposiris Magna and Lake Mariout. The Library, catacombs, Qaitbay, Kom el-Dikka, Montaza and other city-centre products are separate.
Is Taposiris Magna always open to visitors?
Permission, opening, ticketing and accessible areas are confirmed for the travel date. If access changes, the final confirmed route is agreed before booking.
Does this tour include Cleopatra's tomb?
No. This product does not claim that Cleopatra's tomb is at Taposiris Magna and does not promise excavation-area access. It focuses on the accessible archaeological landscape and its documented context.
How long is the Taposiris Magna tour?
Allow about 6.5 to 8 hours from pickup to return, depending on your pickup point, road conditions, walking pace, access and the final sequence.
