Alexandria Trip Overview
A trip perfect for archaeology lovers! , you will explore the monuments, mosques, and gardens of Alexandria, on this full-day guided tour.
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Alexandria, Egypt
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
A trip perfect for archaeology lovers! , you will explore the monuments, mosques, and gardens of Alexandria, on this full-day guided tour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour in Alexandria. First visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Roman Theatre, Ismail Mahana Road أمام محطة مصرالسكة الحديدية، Kom Ad Dakah Gharb, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 21517, Egypt
Then you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Pompey’s Pillar, Bab Sedra Al Barani Sharq, Karmouz, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate 21526, Egypt
Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world –Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby.
You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.(Optional ) the library’s manuscripts museum,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: El Nabi Daniel Mosque, 21 Al Naby Danyal, Kom Ad Dakah Gharb, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb, It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller.
then drive to Statue of Alexander the great (Fouad street) photo stop
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sidi Morsi Abo Al Abass Mosque, السيد محمد كريم ٩ مجموعه عمر بن الخطاب السوق التجاري ميدان المساجد.أبو العباس المرسي.بحري، As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 21500, Egypt
The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
Walk by the oldest funfair in Egypt.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.
On your way back you will stop over the famous bridge of Stanley – the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, built by Alexander the great, then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Alexandria.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Alexandria Opera House, 22 El Horreya Rd._ Raml Station, Alexandria Egypt
Alexandria Opera House or Sayed Darwish Theatre was built in 1918 and opened in 1921 in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. When it opened, it was named Teatro Mohamed Ali.
Pass By: Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial, Alexandria Corniche, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial is dedicated to unknown soldiers who lost their lives in sea battles. It was originally designed as a memorial to Khedive Ismail.
Pass By: Stanley Bridge, Alexandria Egypt
Stanley is a neighborhood near the city centre of Alexandria. The area is most famous for the iconic Stanley Bridge on the Corniche, as well as its private-access beach. The bridge has a total length of 400 meters with 6 spans.
Pass By: King Farouk Palace, Alexandria Egypt
King Farouk Palace and Tea palace
