Alexandria Half day Tour

Alexandria, Egypt

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it is a Mediterranean port city in Egypt. During the Hellenistic period, it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library.

Today the library is reincarnated in the disc-shaped, ultramodern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The city also has Greco-Roman landmarks, old-world cafes and sandy beaches. Its 15th-century seafront Qaitbay Citadel is now a museum.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Alexandria National Museum, 110 El Horreya Rd. Raml Station, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

The Alexandria National Museum has grown in importance these days, and is now considered one of Egypt’s finest museums.
Alexandria museum, Egypt's little known treasure with valuable Pharaonic, Greco-Roman artifacts

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

visit Pompay’s Pillar It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs ( Light House ) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt

Stop by the library of Alexandria also known as the Royal Library of Alexandria or Ancient Library of Alexandria it was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts.

Inclusions

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Entry/Admission - Alexandria National Museum
Entry/Admission - Fort Qaitbey
Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar
Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

Exclusions

Tipping

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Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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