Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Of Alexandria From Cairo
Highlights
Cairo, Alexandria
archaeological, sightseeing, Shore Excursion
Group Tour
12 Hours
Easy
English
Description
See the best of Alexandria on this you as you visit the open court, where you will witness the sculpture of Alexandria city and the sculpture of Ptolemy. Then, you will see the free collection of the famous Museum and explore the Roman Amphitheatre, which showcases the buried monuments. Drive to the church of St. Mark, one of the oldest African churches and explore the old downtown.
Itinerary
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Alexandria Sightseeing Tour From Cairo
- Pick up from your hotel in Cairo by one of our representatives. Your journey will begin with a trip to the once biggest library globally – the library of Alexandria, which featured eight million books.
- Visit its open court, where you will witness the sculpture of Alexander & also the sculpture of Ptolemy.
- Then, see the free collection of the Alexandria Museum.
- Explore the Roman Amphitheatre of Alexandria, which showcases the buried monuments of Alexandria.
- Then, you will be driven to the church of St. Mark – one of the oldest African churches.
- After that, explore the old downtown of Alexandria with your Alexandria guide.
- Stroll through the traditional markets, where typical Egyptian sweets and treats can be purchased.
- Head to the El Nabi Daniel Mosque, which is believed to feature the relics of the scholar and venerated educator Prophet Daniel and his friend Sidi Lokman el-Hakim, who’s a spiritual storyteller.
- Optional lunch stop at a contemporary Fish Restaurant! Continue your trip to the oldest market region in Mansheya and explore the typical market for women with quite thin & narrow streets.
- Then, drive to the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the most beautiful and the biggest mosque in the city. On the opposite of the Mosque, you can see the corniche & the old dock, where you will get to witness old fishing vessels, men fishing around and typical fishermen preparing nets to catch fish. Here, you will have an amazing photo-taking opportunity.
- Then, continue to explore the exterior part of Quaitbay castle, an exceptional photo shooting site.
- Following that, we will drive you to the gardens of Montaza. En route, you will relish an optional two minute stop by the King of Mango, where you can enjoy freshly squeezed juices. En route to Montaza, you will soak in all the magnificent views of the city, encompassing the old port of Alexandria.
- Arrive at the Love Garden in the Montaza Gardens and explore the regal gardens of King Farouk & witness the imperial citadels of Haramlek & Salamlek.
- Stroll through the popular Montaza Bridge to arrive at the Tea Palace and witness the imperial beaches of the queens.
- En route, you will stop at the popular bridge of Stanely – which is one of the most important landmarks of modern Alexandria.
- Then, drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.