Explore Alexandria , Experience Greece in the Roman era. Soak up the history of Alexandria with a guided visit to some of the most important sights of the ancient world. Visit the Library of Alexandria, St. Mark's Church, the Saddat Museum, and more.

The Stanly bridge Kom al-Shoqafa (Catacombs) Fort Qait Bey Bibliotheca Alexandrina The oldest church The oldest mosque
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  tour guide fees
✔  Program identification
✔  Giving advice for any purchases
✖  tips
✖  entrance fees total of all around 20 $
✖  Lunch
✖  Coffee and/or Tea
✖   transportation around 25$.
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Library of Alexandria ticket window

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
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Alexandria 1.The Stanly bridge you love the view and the fresh air, perfect spot for pictures. I recommend walking and seeing the beautiful scenery on the bridge.

Duration:  25 minutes

2
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa 2. Kom al-Shoqafa (Catacombs) An ancient circular staircase leads down into these tombs that were tunneled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emporers (2nd century AD).

Duration:  1.3333333333333 hours

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Fort Qaitbey 3. Fort Qait Bey Resembling an imposing castle fortress, this citadel was built in the 1480s by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, to protect the city from the crusaders who used to attack the city by sea.

Duration:  50 minutes

4
Bibliotheca Alexandrina 4. Bibliotheca Alexandrina Located near the site of the ancient library of Alexandria, this modern version is an eleven-story, cylindrical-shaped building that houses more than eight million books. A re-imagining of Alexandria's ancient Great Library, this gorgeously designed cultural center contains a host of museums as well as one of the modern world's most ambitious libraries. Its architecture - a giant sun disk - presides over the waterfront Corniche, while inside, a huge reading room can hold eight million volumes. Below themain library, visitors can explore a range of beautifully curated exhibitions. TheManuscript Museum with its magnificent collection of ancient texts and scrolls and the Antiquities

Duration:  40 minutes

5
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral 5. The oldest church Saint Mark's is located in a very interesting section of Alexandria. It is interesting and I enjoyed the history of the place. I would include this on the Must See list.

Duration:  30 minutes

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Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi 6- the oldest mosque Absolutely magnificent,, .. there are 3 Mosques to enjoy here,, the middle one was open,, it is even as magnificent inside as outside,,.. A must visit for most tourists,,..

Duration:  20 minutes

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•  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
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duration:
5 hours
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