Egypt · Heritage Walks

10-Hour Alexandria Heritage Tour with Bibliotheca and Qaitbay

10 Hours Round trip from Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the beautiful Mary Fountain on the way to Alexandria
02 Explore the Royal Jewellery Museum and its royal treasures
03 Visit the historic Citadel of Qaitbay
04 Stroll through Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the ancient world's largest libraries
05 Admire the ancient beauty of the Roman Theatre

Explore the highlights of Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, on this short tour. See the famous Citadel of Qaitbay, discover ancient royal jewellery at the Royal Jewellery Museum, and take memorable photos at the historic Pompey's Pillar. You will also visit a Roman cemetery, stop at the Mary Fountain, and explore Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the largest libraries of the ancient world.

Head to the Royal Jewellery Museum, where you can find Princess Shwikar's crown with its 2,159 diamond stones and 11 natural pearl beads, and later visit the Qaitbay Citadel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Alexandria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria Heritage Tour

Meet your Egyptologist tour guide, who will pick you up at 06:00 am from your location.
Drive directly to Alexandria. On the way, stop at the Mary Fountain. You will arrive in Alexandria within 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Visit a Roman cemetery and admire its beautiful art.
Explore the Alexandrian library, Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Stop at Pompey's Pillar and the Ancient Roman Theatre.
Head to the Royal Jewellery Museum, where you can find Princess Shwikar's crown with its 2,159 diamond stones and 11 natural pearl beads, and later visit the Qaitbay Citadel.
Enjoy lunch at a tourist restaurant. Then, your tour guide will drop you off at your location.