Itinerary
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: The tour guide will be awaiting you. They will be holding a sign of our tours, will pick you up from your hotel for Alexandria Day Tour. First visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
- Lighthouse of Alexandria: Then we proceed to see the Qaitbey Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (Light House ) of Alexandria After that take a Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: New library of Alexandria the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, Site of the ancient lighthouse it’s one of the seven wonders of ancient world, Palaces of Farouk, last king in history of Egypt.
- Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi: This stately mosque was built over the tomb of a revered 13th-century Sufi saint, Abu Abbas Al Mursi, from Murcia in Spain. Several successive mosques have been built and rebuilt on the site. Though the current structure is modern, it’s still an attractive octagonal building, with a soaring central tower and an interior decorated with eye-catching Islamic mosaics, tiling and woodwork. Al Mursi is one of the four master saints in Egypt, so his tomb here is a pilgrimage place.
Includes
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping to your Guide and Driver
- Lunch
- Parking Fees
- Sites Tickets
Details
Explore Alexandria in a single day with a private guide, making the most of your vacation time in Egypt. With a dedicated guide,no waiting for other group members or wasting time on things that don't appeal to you. Stops can include Qaytbay Citadel,the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Mursi Abu El Abbas Mosque, among others.
Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Friday so will be able to take photos from outside.
Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Friday so will be able to take photos from outside.
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
