Itinerary
- Alexandria National Museum: The Museum of Alexandria Arriving in Alexandria you start your tour with a visit to the museum of Alexandria. Considered one of Egypt’s finest museum, the Alexandria National Museum is located in a restored palace and contains about 1,800 artifacts that narrate the history of Alexandria throughout the ages, including the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic eras.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: Your trip continues on to explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa; the necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD merges aspects of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture in its features. Visit the Roman triclinium – a banquet hall to honor the dead, as well as statues, reliefs, and a pillared lobby featuring depictions of Egyptian gods in Roman armor
- Alexandria: Lunch Enjoy lunch at the Mediterranean seafront in one of the popular Alexandrian seafood restaurants
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: After lunch you stop at the library of Alexandria. The Alexandria Bibliotheca, is built on the site of the famous ancient library and is home to 8 million books.
- Concluding the tour is a visit to the 15th century Qaitbay Citadel, built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse, one of the 7 wonders of the world.
Includes
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
Details
Explore the rich history of Alexandria; from its ancient Egyptian roots, through the Greek period, to Roman times and beyond on a full-day tour from Cairo. Accompanied by your degree-certified Egyptologist, explore the Roman Catacombs, the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the museum of Alexandria and much more.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
