Enjoy a full day trip in the Bride of the Mediterranean Sea, the city which was built by Alexander the Great.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French
- Pickup included
- Your Hotel/place of residence
Experience
Highlights
- See the famous Library of Alexandria
- Visit St. Mark, the oldest church
- Stop over Stanley Bridge
- Take a walking Tour through the old city-center
- See the site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Stop for photos at Quaitbay
Full description
First, be picked up by your tour guide from your hotel, before heading to the library of Alexandria, the biggest library in the world. Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the First.
Then, visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with its display of the sunken monuments. Visit the church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa as well as the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through the old city-center before visiting Abbo Elabbas Mosque.
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 the world and a great photo stop.
Next, visit Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden, and the royal gardens of King Farouk and the royal palaces of Haramlek.
On your way back, stop over the famous Stanley Bridge – the landmark of modern Alexandria.
Includes
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert tour guide
- Entrance fees
- All service charges & taxes
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance to the Alexandria Library's reading area
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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- Please wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and a hat
