Mirette Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria hotels and Alexandria Port

Overview

Start your day with Our Guide waiting you inside Alexandria Port /Hotel holding a sign showing your names then we will visit the bibliotheca Alexandrina , the open court to see the statue of Alexander the Great ,the statue of Ptolemy the first and The museums of the Library then you will visit the catacombs of kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery then you pass by Pompay Pillar then you will visit Fort Qaitbay . we will also visit the church of St. Mark Cathedral– the oldest church in Africa also visit Ancient Roman Amphitheatre which was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. Also pass by the Naval Unknown Soldier then you will be back to your drop off location.

What you'll see

1. Citadel of Qaitbay
   1 hour

   You will be picked up them you will visit Fort Qaitbay . Qaitbay Fort Alexandria indeed is one of the most important defensive strongholds. It is not only in Egypt. but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. Moreover, it formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria. It was in the 15th century AC . Qaitbay Fort Alexandria situated at the entrance of the eastern harbor on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. Alexandria Lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the time of the Arab conquest.

2. Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
   Pass by

   It is located in the Mansheya area in Alexandria and was built by the Italian community in Alexandria as a kind of tribute to Khedive Ismail due to his great role in achieving a developmental and urban renaissance in Egypt during his reign between 1863 AD and 1879 AD and also as a kind of tribute to Egypt due to its hosting of the last king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III, after He deposed him and chose Alexandria to reside there, and his design was similar to the memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Venice Square in the Italian capital, Rome.

3. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
   45 minutes

   catacombs of kom El Shokafa are the largest Roman Cemetery . n the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, you can find artifacts from many different times that have been kept in great shape. Some of these things are ancient Egyptian and Roman tomb inscriptions. In the year 1900, a donkey accident led to the discovery of carved tombs and burial chambers in a cave.

4. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
   1 hour

   Then you will also visit the open court to see the statue of Alexander the Great ,the statue of Ptolemy the first and The museums of the Library. The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers, and is home to a collection of brilliant museums. You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum. Bibliotheca is closed on Friday

5. Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
   30 minutes

   Then you will visit 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.

6. Pompey's Pillar
   Pass by

   One of the greatest places you will pass by . you can also stop to take photo there

7. Ancient Roman Amphitheater
   30 minutes

   The amphitheatre of Alexandria was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. When the Egyptian government was getting ready to set one its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka, one of the workers found solid column underneath the dust and sand during preparing the location by engineers. Immediately, an excavation team where down the location to examine what have been found. The Roman theatre was a very important discovery in the 20th century. It was proven that the theatre was built since the 4th A.D century and was used up until the 7th century passing by the Roman, byzantine and Islamic eras

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.