Our guide and driver will take you to Alexandria after breakfast. The first stop on our tour is the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, which are the biggest Roman cemetery and are cut into the rock on three levels.
After that, we'll go to Alexandria's Roman Amphitheater to see a show of the city's underwater monuments that were found in its East Harbor. Then, we'll stop for a picture when we get to Pompey’s Pillar, which was built to honor Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century.
The next stop is at the Library of Alexandria, which has more than eight million books and is the world's largest library right now. At its open court, you can see both the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the First, which was found underground. After that, we'll go to the library's well-known Manuscripts Museum, the President Sadat Museum, and the Alexandria Museum of Impressions.
Don't forget that the Library of Alexandria is closed every Friday and on all major holidays. You will also need to buy a ticket to get into the reading room.
Next, our car will go to the St. Mark Church, which is the oldest church in all of Africa. We will look at the items in the museums first. As you drive, you'll also get a glimpse of the old downtown area and the historic buildings in the area, which are built in a mix of Italian, French, and royal styles.
The next stop on our walk is the El Nabi Daniel Mosque, which is thought to be connected to the tomb of Alexander the Great. People say that the Mosque is where the bodies of Prophet Daniel, a learned and respected teacher, and his friend Sidi Lokman al Hakim, a holy storyteller, are buried.
For lunch, you can go to Mohamed Ahmed's, which is a well-known and popular place to eat in Alexandria. After lunch, we'll be going to the Abo Al Abbas Mosque, which is the city's most important and beautiful mosque. Outside of it, you can see the strangest thing: an old amusement park where kids play on old rides and eat candy floss. The Corniche and Alexandria's old port are on the other side. Men fish from old fishing boats, and traditional fishermen make nets near the harbor. You can click on beautiful shots here.
Our tour will now go to the Castle of Qaitbay, which was built on the same spot as the Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Once you're inside the castle, you can see all of its parts, and if you go to the roof, you can see the whole city.
After that, the car will go to the Palaces and Gardens of Montazah. You can stop by the King of Mango and try some fresh juices on the way. You can also take pictures at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria. As you walk toward the Palaces and the Montazah Gardens, you will fall in love with the amazing views of the city and the coast. There will also be a chance to see the old harbor of Alexandria, where about 7,000 statues were found buried.
There are two gardens in the Montazah Gardens. One is called the Love Garden, and the other is the royal garden of King Farouk, who was the last Egyptian king. You can also visit the famous Montaza Bridge and the royal castles of Haramlek and Salamlek. Take a walk along the Tea Palace Island to see the beautiful beaches where the queens lived.
On the way back, we will stop at the famous Bridge of Stanley, which was made by Alexander the Great and is seen as a landmark of modern Alexandria. After that, you can go back to your hotel to rest.
Your full-day tour of the sites in Alexandria comes to an end here. There are many things to see and do in Alexandria. If you have any special requests, please let us know before you book the tour so that we can include them in the plan.
When you go on a tour of Alexandria, make sure you bring a sun hat and shoes that are easy to walk in. Go back to Cairo and overnight
Meals:
Breakfast Lunch
Overnight:
Cairo Hotel