Full Day Tour to Alexandria Religious and Historical sites

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8 to 10 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 4 more

Start your tour in Alexandria by visiting The Catacomb, is the largest Roman Cemetery, consisting of three levels cut in the rock depicting the mixture between the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman art in the decoration of the tombs. In the Catacomb, you will see corpses are buried in the sarcophagus, in shelves, and urns of ashes after cremation.
After that, you will move to Pompey’s Pillar. These Pillars were constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally, this temple was dedicated to the god Serapis.
Continue your tour to Qaitbay Citadel, the Ottoman fortress built where the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, had existed on Pharos Island. It is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast.
Move to explore the modern Library of Alexandria, considered a cultural complex. It is the biggest library in the world as it contains 8 million books.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities

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Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Citadel of Qaitbay

    Visit Qaitbay Citadel, the Ottoman fortress built where the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, had existed on Pharos Island. It is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. There you will enjoy the Mediterranean Sea view.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

    Abu Al-Abbas mosque is one of the most precious mosques in Egypt, it is located in Alexandria city, and it is one one of the famous attractive sightseeing in the city, It has four unique domes and one high minaret, and the most beautiful things that should be seen in this mosque are the colonnade of elongated arches and the arabesque ceiling.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    Start your tour in Alexandria by visiting the Catacomb dating back to the early Roman period. The Catacomb is the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock depicting the mixture between the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman art in the decoration of the tombs. In the Catacomb, you will see corpses are buried in the sarcophagus, in shelves, and urns of ashes after cremation.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    move to Pompey’s Pillar. These Pillars were constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally, this temple was dedicated to the god Serapis. On the site, your tour guide will tell you why they called it this name.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    Move to explore the modern Library of Alexandria, considered a cultural complex. It is the biggest library in the world as it contains 8 million books. There, you will enjoy taking amazing photos.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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