8-Hour Alexandria Sightseeing Tour with Library and Qaitbay Citadel

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the Roman Theatre and the Catacombs of Kom el Shaqafa
• 02 Stroll the ramparts of the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel
• 03 Learn about the fascinating past of the city
• 04 Visit the new Library of Alexandria and its open court statues
• 05 Walk through Montaza's royal gardens and see the palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek

Embark on this full-day tour to discover Alexandria's old sites and history, from its ancient Egyptian roots through the Classical period to Roman times and beyond. See the new Library of Alexandria, visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria, explore El Nabi Daniel Mosque and Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and marvel at the architecture of the city's historic landmarks. Continue to Qaitbay Citadel and the gardens of Montaza, then end with a stop at the famous Stanley Bridge.

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and start the tour at the Library of Alexandria, the biggest library in the world - now with 8 million books.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Alexandria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Start at the Library of Alexandria

• Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and start the tour at the Library of Alexandria, the biggest library in the world - now with 8 million books.
• Visit its open court, where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy I, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the library's design from outside, and you will have a chance for some photo stops.

2

Day 02

Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria

• Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria, with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria, which were discovered under the East Harbour of Alexandria.

3

Day 03

Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque

• Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque, which many people believe to be related to Alexander the Great's tomb. It contains the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious storyteller.

4

Day 04

Explore Abbo Elabbas Mosque and the Old Harbour

• Visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
• Situated opposite it are the Corniche and the old harbour, where you can see old fishing boats, men fishing, and traditional fishermen making nets.

5

Day 05

See the Qaitbay Citadel

• Continue to see the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs' lighthouse of Alexandria, a spectacular castle that is a great photo stop.

6

Day 06

Discover Montaza Gardens and Royal Palaces

• We will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way, you can quickly have an optional 2-minute stop by the King of Mango and drink Alexandrian drive-thru freshly squeezed juices, plus have a photo stop at the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria. The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens, which are approximately 25 km away, including the old harbour of Alexandria, where 7,000 monuments were found underwater.
• Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (where all romantic couples and families go), you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk, the last king in the history of Egypt, and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek.
• Walk along the famous Montaza Bridge, reach the Tea Palace island, and see the royal beaches of the queens.

7

Day 07

Stop at Stanley Bridge and Return

• On your way back, you will stop at the famous Stanley Bridge - the modern landmark of modern Alexandria.
• Then, travel in comfort back to your hotel in Alexandria.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up services from Alexandria Port and return
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Bottled water during your trip
• Lunch meal at a local restaurant
• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Any extras and personal spending
• Tipping

What to bring

• Hat
• Sport shoes

Know before you go

• Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat, and buy, so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary, just let us know what you are interested in, and we will arrange it for you at cost price - no profit to us.
• You must wear flat, closed, and very comfortable shoes whilst taking this tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alexandria, Egypt

Tour start

Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.