Private full-Day Sightseeing Tour in Alexandria

Overview

Alexandria full-day sightseeing tour is a private tour just for you not with any other groups. Flexible pick-up time can be 8:00 am till 10:00 am You will enjoy an amazing tour exploring the highlights of Alexandria with an Egyptologist-licensed guide from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The tour is flexible to customize if you prefer to change any sight to another one you prefer more. The cars we provide are clean, comfortable and very modern. We also care to show the local sights and markets, a chance to learn about the real life of Alexandria. The guide will help you to make wonderful photo shots. We care about what kind of food you prefer even if you are on a diet or vegetarian.

What you'll see

1. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
   1 hour

   Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa, This is the most impressive of Alexandria’s ancient remains, dating from the 2nd century AD. Excavation started in 1892, and the catacombs were discovered accidentally eight years later when a donkey fell through a chamber ceiling. A long spiral staircase leads to the main hall. The stairs run down the outside of a shaft, which excavators used to transport the bodies of the dead. The staircase leads to three floors of Amazing mixed art, Unique example that display's ancient Egyptian mixed with the Greco-Roman art in one place. at the same sight you will also see some other tombs totally cut and transferred to be displayed at Kom El Shoqafa.

2. Pompey's Pillar
   45 minutes

   Pompey’s Pillar (Serapium Oracle). Despite being Alexandria’s most famous tourist sight, Pompey’s Pillar is a disappointment. After all, it’s just a granite pillar—albeit at 88 feet, a very tall one placed on a hill surrounded by ruins. the pillar was misnamed after Pompeii's (106—48 Bc) by the Crusaders. In fact, it dates to the 3rd century AD, when i was erected in honor of the emperor Diocletian on the site of a Ptolemaic temple to Serapis. Helpful signs on the ruins name each virtually empty spot as a “pool” or “bath,” which to the untrained eye look like indistinguishable rocks, The late-model sphinxes lying around on pedestals add a little character, The most interesting element, ironically, is that from the hill you can get a glimpse inside the walled cemetery next door, as well as a view of a long and busy market street. & Corner of Amoud El Sawary.

3. Lighthouse of Alexandria
   1 hour

   See the Amazing Fort of Qaitbay also called the citadel of Qaitbay, it was constructed in 1479 ad. it was build to protect and fortify Egypt north shores from the crusades attacks. Also this fortress was build on the ruins of the Ancient lighthouse of Alexandria. there you will enjoy the best views of Alexandria and best fresh air ever.

4. Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
   30 minutes

   The Andalusian style Mosque, on which the Al-Mursi Abu Al-Abbas Mosque was built, is characterized by domes and also the abundance of columns that support the roof, and also the minaret is tall, And also the arabesque and mosaic works within the windows and doors, and therefore the ornate mihrab raised from the minbar, all of this was evident inside the Abu Al-Abbas Al-Marsa Mosque, because it contains 16 marble and granite columns, and every column is one piece octagonal in shape, ending with a crown about eight meters high, four columns Ones of traction. Actually it's the main Mosque of Alexandria and it was built by Italian Engineer Mario Rossy.

5. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
   1 hour

   The Library of Alexandria’s also know as Bibliotheca Alexandrina, ancient library was one of the greatest of all classical institutions, and while replacing it might seem a Herculean task, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina manages this with aplomb. Opened in 2002, this impressive piece of modern architecture is a deliberate attempt to rekindle the brilliance of the original center of learning and culture. 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.

Good to know

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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