Full Day trip in Alexandria from Alexandria Port and hotels
This Alexandria tour is unique for several reasons. It offers a diverse cultural experience, showcasing significant sites that highlight the city’s rich history and multicultural heritage, from ancient times to the present. Travelers explore stunning architectural styles, including the Byzantine design of St. Mark's Cathedral and the Islamic features of the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi. The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa provide a fascinating glimpse into the blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences, which is rare. Montazah Gardens adds natural beauty, perfect for relaxation and scenic views of the Mediterranean. With an efficient itinerary covering key highlights in 5-7 hours, it’s ideal for those with limited time. Local guides provide insightful context, making the experience engaging and enriching. Overall, this tour balances history, culture, and natural beauty, creating a memorable exploration of Alexandria.
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Full Day trip in Alexandria from Alexandria Port and hotels
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What's included in Full Day trip in Alexandria from Alexandria Port and hotels
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
you will be picked up by your Private Guide & Driver in your private mini van then you will visit the Alexandria library which has shelf space for eight million books with the main reading room covering 20,000 square metres on eleven cascading levels. The complex also houses a conference center; specialized libraries for maps, multimedia, the blind and visually impaired, young people, and for children; four museums; four art galleries for temporary exhibitions; 15 permanent exhibitions; a planetarium;and a manuscript restoration laboratory. The library's architecture is equally striking. The main reading room stands beneath a 32-meter-high glass-panelled roof, tilted out toward the sea like a sundial, and measuring some 160 m in diameter. The walls are of gray Aswan granite, carved with characters from 120 different human scripts. The collections at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina were donated from all over the world. The library is closed in Friday
Citadel of QaitbayPass-by Only
then you will pass by The Citadel of Qaitbay which is a 15th-century fort located on Egypt's Mediterranean coast. The Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay built it to defend the city of Alexandria from the Crusaders. The Citadel is a large, imposing fortification with high walls and numerous towers. It is one of the most important castle in the Mediterranean, spanning an area of about 2 hectares. The Citadel has a long and eventful history. It has been described as "one of the most impressive medieval fortifications in the world", having been involved in several battles and sieges over the centuries.
the oldest church in Africa
Inclusions
- Pick up & drop off
- Private transportation
- Egyptologist Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Montaza Fees
- If french , spanish , german guide , there will be extra fee 10 USD per person
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional Information
we pick up our travellers from alexandria port or all alexandria hotels or Borg el Arab Airport.
