Your full-day private tour to Alexandria begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Cairo by your personal guide and driver. Your first stop is the legendary Fort Qaitbay. This stunning 15th-century fortress, built by Sultan Qaitbey, stands guard at the entrance to Alexandria's Eastern Harbor on a narrow peninsula. It was constructed on the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the formidable walls and towers of this picturesque citadel, originally built to defend the city from the Ottoman Empire, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Your next stop is a site of profound historical and religious significance: St. Mark's Church, widely regarded as the first Christian church established on the African continent. The journey itself is a visual treat. As you drive through the old downtown, you'll be transported to a bygone era. Admire the elegant architecture that defines the cityscape, where Baroque flourishes blend seamlessly with grand Italianate facades and classic French design, reflecting Alexandria's rich and diverse history.

Your journey through history continues at the modern marvel of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a rebirth of the ancient library and a major center of culture on the Mediterranean. Before entering, take a moment in the open court to admire statues of the city's legendary founders: Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I Soter. Then, step inside to explore the library's brilliant museums. Your visit includes entry to the Sadat Museum, dedicated to the life of the former Egyptian president, and the fascinating Impressions of Alexandria Museum, which showcases the city's history through a unique collection of artworks, maps, and artifacts. Bibliotheca Alexandria is closed on Friday and Saturday and works until 02:00 pm.

Wagen Sie sich unter die Stadt und erkunden Sie die Katakomben von Kom El Shoqafa, eine atemberaubend schöne Nekropole und eines der letzten großen Bauwerke des altägyptischen Totenkults. Dieses weitläufige unterirdische Netzwerk ist der größte römische Friedhof des Landes und ein architektonisches Wunderwerk, in dem pharaonische Bilder im klassischen römischen Stil eingemeißelt sind. Die moderne Entdeckung der Katakomben wirkte wie aus einem Abenteuermärchen. Im Jahr 1900 gab der Boden unter einem Esel nach, der in einen verborgenen Schacht stürzte und diese verlorene Welt aus Grabkammern, Statuen und Wendeltreppen enthüllte. Sie werden die beeindruckende synkretistische Kunst und die hieroglyphischen Inschriften, die Jahrhunderte überdauert haben, aus erster Hand sehen.

Stehen Sie im Schatten der Pompeiussäule, einer monumentalen, 25 Meter hohen Säule aus rotem Granit, die seit der Römerzeit über Alexandria thront. Diese einzelne, majestätische Säule ist eine der größten ihrer Art und das einzige erhaltene Bauwerk des legendären Serapeum-Tempelkomplexes.

The Roman Amphitheater of Kom El Dekka was discovered entirely by chance in 1960. While workers were preparing the site for a new government building, they uncovered the remains of a solid column. An excavation team was immediately dispatched to the site, leading to one of the most important archaeological discoveries of 20th-century Egypt. This well-preserved theater was built in the 4th century A.D. and remained in use for over 300 years, serving communities through the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic eras. After that, we will return you to your hotel.