This trip for Archaeology lovers. Explore the monuments, mosques, and gardens of Alexandria on this full-day guided tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 7 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French
- Pickup included
- Your Hotel/place of residence
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa
- See the Roman Amphitheater & The Library of Alexandria Manuscripts museum
- Stop for a photo at Pompay's Pillar
- Visit the oldest church in Africa
- See the site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Walk across Stanley Bridge
Full description
First, you will be picked up from your hotel before visiting the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery. Then, visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments. Drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo.
Your next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world. Visit its open court, manuscripts museum, president Saddat Museum, and the impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Afterwards, visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa as well as the Abbo Elabbas Mosque. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse.
Then, visit the gardens of Montaza and the royal gardens of King Farouk. See the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek, and finally, walk along the famous Montaza bridge.
Includes
- Entrance fees
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert tour guide
- All Service charges & taxes
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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- Please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses and a hat
