Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo: Explore the Ancient Library, Markets, and Mosques
Alexandria
Embark on a captivating day tour from Cairo to Alexandria. Discover the ancient Library of Alexandria, explore traditional markets, visit historic mosques, and admire the stunning views of the old harbor. Book now!
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Alexandria - Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world
  • now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket

  • Alexandria - Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
  • Alexandria - The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark
  • the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through the old city-center of Alexandria. Look at the traditional markets; where everything and anything is sold including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats. The architecture locally has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.
  • El Nabi Daniel Mosque - Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb, It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller
  • Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque - The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
What's Included
  • Expert tour guide
  • Entrance fees included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional Information

. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world

  • now with 8 million books.
    Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To
    Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark
  • the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria . Look at the traditional markets; where everything and anything is sold including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats.
    Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb,
    Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya
    The car will then take you to visit biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque,
    Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle The car will then take
Location
Alexandria
Cancellation Policy

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

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