Visit Alexandria’s top attractions on a private tour with a Guide
We will pick you up from your hotel and then will start the following attractions:
1-Bibliotheca ( the library)
2-Ancient Roman Amphitheater
3-Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
4-Fort Qaitbay
5-Mosque of Abu Al-Abbas al-Mursi
In addition, you will get to pass by Pompey's Pillar, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Mohamed Aly Square and Saint Mark's Cathedral
After that, you will have a very nice lunch at a seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
Then we will take you back to the hotel with a huge smile on your face as a very happy traveler
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional Tour guide
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Lunch
✖ Gratuity-tips
Pickup Locations
1. Lagoon Hotel and Spa Alexandria
2. Golden Jewel Beach & Hotel
3. Amoun Hotel Alexandria
4. San Giovanni Hotel
5. Hotel Delta
6. Abeer Hotel Alexandria
7. SUNRISE Alex Avenue Hotel
8. Philip House Hotel
9. The Grand Plaza Hotel Smouha
10. Miramar Boutique Hotel
11. Al Maghraby Hotel
12. TOLIP Hotel Alexandria
13. Acropole Hotel
14. Royal Jewel Hotel
15. Mandarin Resort
16. Horizon Sharm Resort
17. Alex Inn
18. Mirage Hotel & Conference Center
19. Alluwakandat Aljadida
20. Jewel San Stefano Hotel
Additional Info: Pick up from your hotel or apartment
Itinerary
1
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria, Start the tour with the Bibliotheca; the biggest library in the world -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 tour guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.
Please Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays & public holidays.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Visit the Roman amphitheaters
These are large, circular theatres oval in shape, open-air venues with raised seating — built by the ancient Romans. They were used for events such as gladiator combats, venationes (animal slayings), and executions. About 230 Roman amphitheaters have been found across the area of the Roman Empire.
*** It’s a 60-minute guided tour but please add 15-20 min travel time to reach the attraction depending on the traffic
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
VisitThe catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa a historical archaeological site which considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.[
*** It’s a 60-minute guided tour but please add 15-20 min travel time to reach the attraction depending on the traffic
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Pompey's Pillar
Pompey's Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honor of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armor.
*** It’s a 60-minute guided tour but please add 15-20 min travel time to reach the attraction depending on the traffic
5
Fort Qaitbey
The Citadel of Qaitbay (or the Fort of Qaitbay;) is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean Sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was built from 1477 to 1479 AD (882–884 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the eastern harbor
*** It’s a 60-minute guided tour but please add 15-20 min travel time to reach the attraction depending on the traffic
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
Visit The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi it’s a historic mosque named after the 13th century mystic Abu'l Abbas al-Mursi,
This will be your last attraction to visit, then we will take you to a very nice restaurant by the sea to enjoy a wonderful Lunch then take you back to the hotel
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
