From Alexandria:- Highlights of Alexandria-Private City Tour
ID: GYG476491-855507
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Enjoy & get to learn on this full day tour about the history of Alexandria, built by Alexander the great. explore its monuments, mosques and streets on this full-day guided tour.
This historical tour of the Old downtown of Alexandria, named as such due to being founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B. C, will let you have a chance to encounter the less visited, not as common must see spots, that other regular itineraries won't give you the chance to: a panoramic view of the old eastern city harbor, Saint Mark Cathedral's hidden galleries that not many know about, the biggest and oldest mosque in the city plus an optional local food experience.
start your day with a pick-up from your accommodation in a comfortable vehicle. the car will take you to
the first visit of the catacombs of Kom-ElShuqafa. An underground tomb dating back to the 2rd century A. D. then drive to
the Pompey's pillar or better known as the Serapeum temple, dating back to the 2nd century B. C. which was primarily dedicated to the ancient main god of Alexandria.From there, moving to the Roman amphitheater, dating back to 3rd century A. D. , a complete Roman Community. the car will whisk you off to a quick visit to the biggest Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in the city. (Saint Marks). you will be driven then to the Library of Alexandria. A modern library which was built close to the old one. Enjoy a visit to the place, have a look at the splendid design of the building, which is admired by many. Enjoy a visit to the library's free modern galleries too. Drive then to the the Qeitbay Fort. An old fort from the 15th century A. D. that was built close to the ancient city's lighthouse location. Eventually, you will be driven to the Oldest & biggest mosque. After this, we'd go back to our starting point to finish the tour, unless you'd want to be left in a different place.
Highlights
- See the library of Alexandria & the location of the old one.
- Admire the saint mark's cathedral, biggest in the city.
- Admire the biggest Mosque in Alexandria
- get a chance to experience local food
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
pick-up & drop-off is offered within Alexandria. we pick-up from your place of residence in Alexandria whether a hotel, an apartment,a train station, Alexandria port etc..
please note:- we can also offer pick up from hotels nearby Alexandria for an additional cost, but check with us availability first..
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
