Day Trip to Alexandria (Archeological)

Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa

Pompay's Pillar Photo stop

Roman Amphitheater

The library of Alexandria Manuscripts museum

Castle of Kaitbey

Old harbour of Alexandria

El Nabi Daniel Mosque related to Alexander the great tomb

St. Mark - the oldest church in Africa

The old city-center of Alexandria

Abbo Elabbas Mosque

Site of the Lighthouse; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Stanley Bridge

Pick up from your hotel, Travel to Alexandria, First visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Then you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria. You will also drive by Pompay's Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century) .

Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world - now with 8 million books. Visit it's open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby.

You will visit the library's manuscript museum, president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on every public holiday.

The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark - the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb, It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller.

Optional lunch at at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed's. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria.

The car will then take you to 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.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

The car will then take you to Mamoura Beach Resort is located east of Montaza's royal gardens. walking along the corniche of Maamourah is a nice walk .

It is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Alexandria for its beach, Corniche walk and parks.

On your way back you will stop over the famous bridge of Stanley - the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, built by Alexander the great, then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo.

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 the cost price - no profit to us.

Includes:

Entrance fees

All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle

Expert tour guide

All Service charges & taxes

Excludes:

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary