After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be greeted by our licensed tour guide and personal driver to commence your Egypt Travel Packages. Alexandria Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., Alexandria was the capital city of Egypt for almost a millennium until the Arab conquest in the 7th century. It remained the second largest and most significant city in Egypt after Cairo.
Upon arrival, we will embark on a day tour of Alexandria, starting with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. This underground tomb was initially a private burial site for a wealthy Romanized Egyptian family, but it was later expanded to serve as a burial ground for the people of Alexandria.
Next, we will drive to Pompey's pillar, the tallest standing pillar in Egypt, which was built by the people of Alexandria as a gesture of gratitude to the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The emperor diverted a part of the annual tribute of corn and grain that Egypt used to send to Rome for the relief of the citizens.
After that, we will drive to the seaside to take in the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea before arriving at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Built-in 1477 A.D. on the site where the legendary lighthouse Pharos once stood, the citadel is an impressive fortification that played a crucial role in defending the city from invaders.
Following that, we will proceed to a nearby restaurant to enjoy a seafood lunch before visiting the Alexandria Library and the Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque.
Meals provided during the tour include breakfast and lunch.