Alexandria Full-day Tour
Immerse yourself in the world of ancient Alexandria! See the incredible Qaytbay citadel and El Mursi Abu Elabas mosque, and visit the Alexandria Library — a commemoration of The Great Library of Alexandria, once one of the largest libraries worldwide, which was lost in antiquity.
Explore the city founded by Alexander the Great that was home to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. From your residence in Cairo or Giza, we will pick you up at 07.00 AM to start the tour to Alexandria (220 km away from Cairo). By 10.00 AM, we will arrive in the city and explore the Roman Theater. We will stop by the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa Tombs, where you will admire the statues of Sobek and Anubis in Roman Armor. Next, we will visit the Alexandria Library and pass by Qaytbay Citadel and El Mursi Abu Elabas mosque. Once we reach the Cornish, you will have free time to walk and enjoy the view.
Highlights: Sobek and Anubis statues, Alexandria Library, Cornish, Qaytbay citadel, El Mursi Abu Elabas mosque.
Departure: daily.
Includes: a driver (guide), Cairo hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Optional: Alexandria Library tickets. A minimum of two people is required. The price depends on the group size; inquire about the details.
Please note: the Alexandria Library is closed on Friday and Saturday, so you will be able to take photos only from outside. To see it from the inside, we must leave Cairo around 06:00 AM to be able to buy the tickets (tickets are limited to 200 per day).