* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Start your day with Our Guide waiting you inside Alexandria Port /Hotel holding a sign showing your names then we will visit the bibliotheca Alexandrina , the open court to see the statue of Alexander the Great ,the statue of Ptolemy the first and The museums of the Library then you will visit the catacombs of kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery then you pass by Pompay Pillar then you will visit Fort Qaitbay . we will also visit the church of St. Mark Cathedral– the oldest church in Africa also visit Ancient Roman Amphitheatre which was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960.
Also pass by the Naval Unknown Soldier then you will be back to your drop off location.
Private transportation
Bottled water
Egyptologist Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Gratitudes
lunch
In case of french / Spanish / German Guide , there will be extra fee 10 USD per person
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
any hotel in alexandria or alexandria port or alexandria /borg el arab airport .
Traveler pickup
Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria, Egypt
alexandria port
Fort Qaitbey, Alexandria, Egypt You will be picked up them you will visit Fort Qaitbay .
Qaitbay Fort Alexandria indeed is one of the most important defensive strongholds. It is not only in Egypt. but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. Moreover, it formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria. It was in the 15th century AC . Qaitbay Fort Alexandria situated at the entrance of the eastern harbor on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. Alexandria Lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the time of the Arab conquest. 60 minutes
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial, Alexandria, Egypt It is located in the Mansheya area in Alexandria and was built by the Italian community in Alexandria as a kind of tribute to Khedive Ismail due to his great role in achieving a developmental and urban renaissance in Egypt during his reign between 1863 AD and 1879 AD and also as a kind of tribute to Egypt due to its hosting of the last king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III, after He deposed him and chose Alexandria to reside there, and his design was similar to the memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Venice Square in the Italian capital, Rome.
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Alexandria, Egypt catacombs of kom El Shokafa are the largest Roman Cemetery . n the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, you can find artifacts from many different times that have been kept in great shape. Some of these things are ancient Egyptian and Roman tomb inscriptions. In the year 1900, a donkey accident led to the discovery of carved tombs and burial chambers in a cave. 45 minutes
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt Then you will also visit the open court to see the statue of Alexander the Great ,the statue of Ptolemy the first and The museums of the Library.
The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers, and is home to a collection of brilliant museums. You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Bibliotheca is closed on Friday 60 minutes
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Alexandria, Egypt Then you will visit the oldest church in africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties. 30 minutes
Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria, Egypt One of the greatest places you will pass by . you can also stop to take photo there
Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Alexandria, Egypt The amphitheatre of Alexandria was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. When the Egyptian government was getting ready to set one its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka, one of the workers found solid column underneath the dust and sand during preparing the location by engineers. Immediately, an excavation team where down the location to examine what have been found. The Roman theatre was a very important discovery in the 20th century. It was proven that the theatre was built since the 4th A.D century and was used up until the 7th century passing by the Roman, byzantine and Islamic eras 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour in
Alexandria
is organized by
Mirette Tours
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