A truly wonderful experience! Alessandria is a beautiful city, and our guide, Glorioso, was truly talented and interesti...
Natascia
Greeks, Romans... the cultural legacy of Alexandria can be seen in every one of its monuments and archaeological sites. immerse yourself in the past with this excursion from Cairo.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
If you have other questions, contact us
Natascia
Roma, ItalyA truly wonderful experience! Alessandria is a beautiful city, and our guide, Glorioso, was truly talented and interesting. He gave excellent explanat...
Anónimo
Canelones, UruguayIt was all very quick because we were stuck on the road due to fog, although I still didn't understand the rush at the end because they dropped me off...
Maite
SpainI expected more from the excursion. Alexandria disappointed me quite a bit. It seems to me that it is "held together by a thread"; it is a city that ...
Francisca Mª García Padilla
Huelva, SpainI have to highlight the punctuality in the pickup, the flexibility during the visit, and the patience and attitude of our guide who superbly endured t...
Larissa Milani
GermanyThe tour of Alexandria allows you to see the differences between Egypt and Greco-Roman Egypt. It's a unique experience that also allows you to observe...
Erick
Madrid, SpainAlexandria was a wonderful trip, a city steeped in history with incredible places to explore. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience; the food was excell...
Pablo Strehar
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThe visit was very interesting, and Alexandria is a beautiful city. Our guide, Hoda, as well as the driver and Karim, who helped me with the arrangeme...
Raul Moreno
Solares, SpainMohamed was an excellent guide. He explained everything clearly and in a relaxed manner. His Spanish is perfect. Highly recommended.
Julia
SpainOur guide Mohamed was fantastic. He really knows a lot about Egyptian history. It was very informative, and it wasn't too hot.
Sandra Xavier
Sete Lagoas, BrazilThe guide is very good. He speaks Portuguese very well. He is very attentive.
Greeks, Romans... the cultural legacy of Alexandria can be seen in every one of its monuments and archaeological sites. immerse yourself in the past with this excursion from Cairo.
At 6:30 in the morning we'll leave from Cairo towards Alexandria, the most important Mediterranean city in Egypt.
We'll begin our tour of the Alexandria port by visiting the Qaitibay Citadel. This defensive complex was constructed in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitibay, where the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. The lighthouse was destroyed by several earthquakes, whose remains were then used to build the citadel.
Then, we head south of the city, where we'll head to the Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, where the relief artwork shows the fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman culture. We'll see its three different levels to get to know its passages, tunnels, and galleries along which the tombs of the necropolis are distributed. Near these catacombs can be found Pompey's Pillar, just where the temple dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian God Serapis was once found.
We'll then enjoy lunch in the center of Alexandria, with a menu including fish and seafood rice. Then, in the evening, we'll see one of the most important modern buildings in the city: The New Alexandria Library. Built as an homage to the library from the 3rd century BC and burnt down, perhaps during the Roman Civil War in 48 BC, this new building houses thousands of papyrus scrolls and was one of the world centers of scholarship and knowledge in the ancient world. Today, the library, reinaugurated in 2002, is one of the most important cultural spaces in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Finally, late in the evening, we'll return to the hotels in Cairo 12 hours later.
Please note that the New Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on Saturday, it's only open in the morning from 10 am to 2 pm. If you opt for the tour on either of these days, we'll visit the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque and Ledge instead.
The official guided visit to the New Alexandria Library is offered in English, French, and Arabic.
Children under 12 cannot visit the New Alexandria Library. Instead, they can visit the Children's Museum.
If you have other questions, contact us
Natascia
Roma, ItalyA truly wonderful experience! Alessandria is a beautiful city, and our guide, Glorioso, was truly talented and interesting. He gave excellent explanat...
Anónimo
Canelones, UruguayIt was all very quick because we were stuck on the road due to fog, although I still didn't understand the rush at the end because they dropped me off...
Maite
SpainI expected more from the excursion. Alexandria disappointed me quite a bit. It seems to me that it is "held together by a thread"; it is a city that ...
Francisca Mª García Padilla
Huelva, SpainI have to highlight the punctuality in the pickup, the flexibility during the visit, and the patience and attitude of our guide who superbly endured t...
Larissa Milani
GermanyThe tour of Alexandria allows you to see the differences between Egypt and Greco-Roman Egypt. It's a unique experience that also allows you to observe...
Erick
Madrid, SpainAlexandria was a wonderful trip, a city steeped in history with incredible places to explore. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience; the food was excell...
Pablo Strehar
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThe visit was very interesting, and Alexandria is a beautiful city. Our guide, Hoda, as well as the driver and Karim, who helped me with the arrangeme...
Raul Moreno
Solares, SpainMohamed was an excellent guide. He explained everything clearly and in a relaxed manner. His Spanish is perfect. Highly recommended.
Julia
SpainOur guide Mohamed was fantastic. He really knows a lot about Egyptian history. It was very informative, and it wasn't too hot.
Sandra Xavier
Sete Lagoas, BrazilThe guide is very good. He speaks Portuguese very well. He is very attentive.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation