Alexandria: Archeological Day Tour Tour with shared transfers and guide
ID: GYG170029-257617
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
This trip for Archaeology lovers. Explore the monuments, mosques, and gardens of Alexandria on this full-day guided tour.
First, you will be picked up from your hotel before visiting the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery. Then, visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments. Drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo.
Your next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world. Visit its open court, manuscripts museum, president Saddat Museum, and the impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Afterwards, visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa as well as the Abbo Elabbas Mosque. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse.
Then, visit the gardens of Montaza and the royal gardens of King Farouk. See the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek, and finally, walk along the famous Montaza bridge.
Highlights
- Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa
- See the Roman Amphitheater & The Library of Alexandria Manuscripts museum
- Stop for a photo at Pompay's Pillar
- Visit the oldest church in Africa
- See the site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Walk across Stanley Bridge
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses and a hat
• Please note that the Library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and on public holidays
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your Hotel/place of residence
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
