Alexandria Full Day Trip
Description
A trip perfect for archaeology lovers! , you will explore the monuments, mosques, and gardens of Alexandria, on this full-day guided tour.
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Itinerary
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel In Alexandria to start your tour. First visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
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)
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.
Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world –Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
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.
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. 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.
The Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial is dedicated to unknown soldiers who lost their lives in sea battles. It was originally designed as a memorial to Khedive Ismail.
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – 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.
En route, you will pass by the renowned Stanley Bridge, a modern landmark that stands as a symbol of contemporary Alexandria.
The car will then take you to visit Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, the last king in Egypt's history. You'll have the opportunity to pause for a photo by King Farouk's royal palace, as well as explore the royal beaches of the queens.
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Pickup Locations & Times
we can pick up you from your hotel
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(271)
I would like to express my deep satisfaction with the excellent organization of this outing. The driver, Ehab, was very kind and drove safely, which immediately put us at ease. Our guide, Heba, demonstrated remarkable professionalism: she took the time to explain the city’s history and its key monuments with clarity and passion, making the visit both informative and captivating. I highly recommend Heba for her teaching skills and dedication, and Ehab for his reliability behind the wheel. Many thanks to the whole team for this exceptional day — we were truly amazed and now have a much deeper understanding of the historical development of Alexandria. Kind regards, Mr Dacosta
Our guide Heba and driver Essen were both excellent. We enjoyed our day visiting the cemeteries and museum of El Alamein. Heba even arranged a delicious lunch for us.
Heba and Mahmoud were the absolute best. They made the entire day so enjoyable, they were so knowledgeable and it was an amazing experience. I could not recommend this tour more! It was perfect for two and it included admission to many places plus a meal!
This was a great tour. My guide Heba and driver Mahmoud were amazing. I felt like a VIP. She has the best knowledge amd was giving me goodies for all the questions I got right. Highly recommend her. 10/10 service
Our guide, Waleed, was great. Very personable and knowledgable. His English was practically perfect. He planned our day to get to sites that he knew would be busier later in the day. The lunch spot he selected served delicious Egyptian food. I would recommend him again to anyone for sure!
Highly recommended guide! The standard program shows a few sights too short (e.g. excavations only from the outside, theater only seen in the distance), although there was enough time for a full tour. But I could see everything and still no more time was necessary for the guide. I only had to pay additional entrance fees.
Brilliant day exploring the beautiful city of Alexandria. Our guide Mr Mohamed is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and has excellent English. He's so knowledgeable and passionate about all things Egypt but especially ancient Egypt, hieroglyphs and linguistics. Just simply a fascinating day. Our driver Akmed was incredibly good. We felt comfortable and safe all day. 5*s
It's an intense day, as we kept moving briskly but not too fast. We saw everything! Would like to spend more time at Library and see more of the Roman ruins. Our guide Karim and driver Mahmoud were excellent!
We are grateful to our guide Nihad Hassan, who was superb. She put everything in the right perspective for us, and allowed us time to explore by ourselves as well. We greatly appreciated her excellent English as well!
Extraordinary experience, very well recommended! Best in town guide Noor! You also need a experienced driver in order to explore Alexandria and ours (Essam) was exceptional!
