8-Hour Historical Tour Of Alexandria
Highlights
Alexandria
archaeological, cultural, historical
Group Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Travel through the main highlights of Alexandria on this 8-hour tour. Marvel at the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa and the Pompey's Pillar. Admire the Roman Amphitheater, Abbo Elabbas Mosque manuscripts in the library of Alexandria and St. Mark Church. Visit the famous Montaza Gardens and many other iconic landmarks.
Itinerary
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A Day in Alexandria
- Meet the tour guide at the hotel in Alexandria and begin the tour.
- Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
- Explore the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments.
- See Pompey's Pillar, which was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century.
- Reach the library of Alexandria, the biggest library in the world, now with 8 million books.
- Visit the church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa.
- Stop at El Nabi Daniel Mosque.
- Optional lunch at Mohamed Ahmed’s restaurant.
- Proceed to the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.
- Continue to see the Citadel of Quaitbay, which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
- Head to the gardens of Montaza with your Egyptian tour guide.
- Admire the Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden.
- On your way back, stop at the famous bridge of Stanley, built by Alexander the Great.
- Travel in comfort back to your hotel in Alexandria.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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