- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Begin with a pickup from your Alexandria hotel or port by our expert licensed tour guide, then embark on a full-day tour of Alexandria’s top attractions. Start your day by visiting the Roman Theater, which features marble seats for up to 800 spectators, galleries, sections of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman villas and baths.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, which include tombs on three levels, the Triclinium where relatives once feasted the dead on stone benches, and a center adorned with reliefs of bearded serpents. Inside, you’ll find 2nd-century AD statues of Sobek and Anubis dressed in Roman armor.
- Alexandria Library - Visit the Great Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. Part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, dedicated to the Muses, the library was likely proposed by Demetrius of Phalerum to Ptolemy I Soter and built during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus. The library amassed a vast collection of papyrus scrolls, with estimates ranging from 40,000 to 400,000 at its peak.
- Fort Qaitbey - Discover the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century defensive fortress on Alexandria’s Mediterranean coast. Built between 1477 and 1479 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay, the citadel is located on the eastern side of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.
- Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - Visit the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, named after the 13th-century mystic Abu’l Abbas al-Mursi, who is buried there along with members of the Ashraf family.
- Graeco-Roman Museum - Tour the Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria, one of Egypt’s main museums and the oldest building in the country designed specifically to preserve and display antiquities. Established by Italian Giuseppe Botti, the museum opened on October 17, 1892, and has since sparked a cultural renaissance in Alexandria’s archaeological activities.
The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Alexandria.
- Private transportation
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry tickets
- Tipping
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Alexandria with our Bibliotheca Alexandrina Day Tour. Explore the iconic Alexandria Library, a modern architectural marvel housing an extensive collection of books and manuscripts. Visit the impressive Qaitbay Citadel, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Discover the fascinating Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, an ancient burial site showcasing intricate stone carvings and eerie passageways. Step back in time at the Roman Theater and marvel at the well-preserved ruins. Finally, visit El Mursi Abu Elabas mosque for a glimpse into Egyptian religious practices. This tour is a perfect blend of history, architecture, and culture, providing a comprehensive insight into Alexandria’s past and present.
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