See the Library of Alexandria, St. Mark oldest church, the Roman amphitheater, take a walking tour in the old city center, Abbo Elabbas Mosque, Site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Quaitbay Castle photo stop, Montaza Gardens & Palaces, Stanley Bridge, and El Nabi Daniel Mosque.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
Entrance fees (included in options1&3)
Lunch Meal (included in option1)
Transport by air conditioned car
Gratuities
Additional fees for pick up from airport area
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Wheelchair accessible
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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See the Library of Alexandria, St. Mark oldest church, the Roman amphitheater, take a walking tour in the old city center, Abbo Elabbas Mosque, Site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Quaitbay Castle photo stop, Montaza Gardens & Palaces, Stanley Bridge, and El Nabi Daniel Mosque.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
Entrance fees (included in options1&3)
Lunch Meal (included in option1)
Transport by air conditioned car
Gratuities
Additional fees for pick up from airport area
Itinerary
1
Alexandria Bibliotheca
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum
and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.
Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
1 hour
2
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
1 hour
3
Pompey's Pillar
You will also drive by Pompay's Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)
4
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
We will walk by the excavation site of the Old Roman City of Alexandria, including Roman villas, the Amphitheater Ruins, Alexandria's Great Tomb excavation site, and various ruins. Please note that we will not be visiting the interior of these sites but will enjoy an external view while our guide shares insights into their historical significance.
30 minutes
5
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa,
30 minutes
6
Mansheya
Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.
7
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
pass by Unknown Soldiers Memorial
8
Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque
The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.Walk by the oldest funfair in Egypt
30 minutes
9
Kayetbai
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.
30 minutes
10
King Farouk Palace
Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.
Then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo.
