12-Hour Alexandria City Tour with Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the world's largest library
• 02 See the ancient Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria
• 03 Admire the scenic views from Stanley Bridge
• 04 Offer your prayers at Abu El Abbas Mosque
• 05 Stroll through the gardens of Montazah Palace

Embark on this journey and spend the best time exploring the highlights of Alexandria. Be amazed by the sight of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the world's largest library, and visit Qaitbay Castle and the ancient Roman Amphitheater. Offer your prayers at the sacred site of Abu El Abbas Mosque and enjoy strolling through the beautiful gardens of Montazah Palace.

Go to the gardens of Montazah Palace and enjoy the view of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Alexandria

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Alexandria's Iconic Landmarks

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria and escort you in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Start your Alexandria tour at the Alexandria Library, the world's largest library, with more than 8 million books.
• Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria. Then, you have the choice to go inside the traditional market in Alexandria to learn more about Egyptian goods.
• Proceed to the Mosque of El Nabi Daniel. Then it is time for lunch at a good-quality restaurant.
• Drive to the biggest mosque in Alexandria, Abu El Abbas Mosque.
• Go to the gardens of Montazah Palace and enjoy the view of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• See St. Mark, the oldest church, and at the end of your day tour in Alexandria, stop at the famous Stanley Bridge, one of the modern landmarks in Alexandria.
• Stop for a photo stop at Qaitbay Castle and transfer back to your hotel in Alexandria.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Alexandria
• Private air-conditioned vehicle during the day tour in Alexandria
• Tours to visit Alexandria as mentioned in the above itinerary
• Entry fees to the sites mentioned in the above itinerary
• English-speaking guide in Alexandria
• Lunch at a good-quality restaurant in Alexandria
• A bottle of mineral water per person
• Service charges and all taxes

What's Not Included

• Visa to Egypt
• Optional tours not mentioned in the above itinerary
• Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alexandria, Egypt

Tour start

Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate 21526, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.