Day 01
Alexandria's Historic Landmarks and Coastal Highlights
- Meet your 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 into the rock.
- Explore the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria and see 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 housing 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 Stanley Bridge, built by Alexander the Great.
- Travel in comfort back to your hotel in Alexandria.
