From Alexandria: Full-Day Guided Tour of Historical Sights
Overview
If you are a fan of Alexandria and want to spend next summer and are confused about the places you want to visit during your short tour of the city.
When tourists first arrive in Alexandria, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is frequently at the top of their list of things to do. Because of its numerous structures, including the Book Building, the Civilization Building, and specialized research institutes, it is known as the Great Library. The BA also houses the Sadat Museum, the Children's Science Simplification Hall, and other art galleries and open-air theaters.
Qaitbay Castle is one of the best places to go out in Alexandria because it is located on Pharos Island away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can enjoy the sounds of the sea waves from the castle wall, wander through its three floors full of weapons and armor, then go down to the castle square and take some souvenir photos in the middle of the square.
In addition to the activities we mentioned, some activities can be practiced in this ancient castle; these activities are Eating in cafes near the castle, sitting at the castle gates facing the sea, and taking a boat tour to see the castle walls from the outside.
Don't miss the tombs of Kom El shoqafa: A combination of Roman and ancient Egyptian styles in their architectural design. Pompey's Pillar: It is one of the most famous Roman monuments remaining in Alexandria, and is considered a symbol of the city.
If you are a fan of Alexandria and want to spend next summer and are confused about the places you want to visit during your short tour of the city.
When tourists first arrive in Alexandria, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is frequently at the top of their list of things to do. Because of its numerous structures, including the Book Building, the Civilization Building, and specialized research institutes, it is known as the Great Library. The BA also houses the Sadat Museum, the Children's Science Simplification Hall, and other art galleries and open-air theaters.
Qaitbay Castle is one of the best places to go out in Alexandria because it is located on Pharos Island away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can enjoy the sounds of the sea waves from the castle wall, wander through its three floors full of weapons and armor, then go down to the castle square and take some souvenir photos in the middle of the square.
In addition to the activities we mentioned, some activities can be practiced in this ancient castle; these activities are Eating in cafes near the castle, sitting at the castle gates facing the sea, and taking a boat tour to see the castle walls from the outside.
Don't miss the tombs of Kom El shoqafa: A combination of Roman and ancient Egyptian styles in their architectural design. Pompey's Pillar: It is one of the most famous Roman monuments remaining in Alexandria, and is considered a symbol of the city.
Inclusion
- All fees and taxes
- Glasses water during your Tours
- A professional guide who speaks fluent English
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- All sightseeing entrance costs are listed in the itinerary above.
- Cairo Top Tours provides all transportation in a private, air-conditioned car.
Exclusion
- Tipping
- Any additions
- Personal costs
- Prices apply for Egypt Easter trips and Egypt Christmas and New Year excursions.
Itinerary
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to Alexandria's most famous places such as Kom el Shoqafa area. Kom el Shoqafa is located in the area where the village of Rakotis, the name by which it was known to the Romans in honor of the village's ancient Pharaonic name of Ra - this cemetery was discovered the necropolis was accidentally discovered in 1892 AD, and it was finally revealed in 1900 AD.
After that, you will move to the Pompey's Pillar. Pompey's Pillar is one of the most famous monuments in the archaeological area of Alexandria. It was erected between the current Muslim burial area known as ‘The Column Tombs’ and the archaeological plateau of Kom el Shoqafa and is about 26.85 m in length, made of pink granite stone.
After learning more about him, you will be transferred to the Library of Alexandria and its real founder, Ptolemy II Philadelphus, who ruled Egypt for thirty-nine years from 285 to 246 BC. He was the one who organized the library and brought in scholars from the Greek world so that many scholars settled in Alexandria. The Library of Alexandria became a model for the libraries of the Mediterranean world to follow, and was the starting point for establishing science, facilitating it for knowledge lovers, and documenting it for future generations.
Eat the most delicious fish meal in Alexandria, then continue your tour to Qaitbay Castle, one of the most important castles on the Mediterranean coast; it was built by the Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Abu Al-Nasr Qaitbay between the years (882-884 AH / 1477-1479 AD) in the place of the old Alexandria lighthouse and on the foundations of the lighthouse that was finally destroyed in the year (702 AH / 1303 AD) under Sultan Muhammad bin Qalawun, and its purpose was to protect the Egyptian coasts from external dangers. At the end, you will be transferred to your hotel
Don't miss the sound and light show at the Citadel (optional excursion)
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Yes, the Stanley Bridge in Alexandria is definitely worth a visit. The Stanley Bridge, also known as Qasr El Nil Bridge, is an iconic landmark in the city that offers a unique perspective of Alexandria's coastline and cityscape.
Yes, you may sample regional delicacies when visiting Alexandria, including fish and shrimp meals made using seafood, as well as dishes made with classic Egyptian ingredients like koshari, falafel, and ful medames.
The best time to visit Alexandria is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is pleasant and mild. Summers can be hot, and winters can be relatively cool.
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