Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour
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Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour

1 day
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Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt

The story starts back in the 3rd century BC. The ancient library of Alexandria built by the order of Ptolemy the second. It contained 700,000 books in science, civilization, and books of the Pharaonic and the Greek periods. That is to say, it was the greatest library in the world at that time that great scientists studied in the library like Archimedes. Returning to the modern era, the library was rebuilt and officially opened in October 2002. Resembling a great sundial, the library’s wall made out of Aswan Granite and it contains writing and inscriptions in 120 languages. The library is the first digital library in the whole world and it contains 8 million books in all fields.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lighthouse of Alexandria, Alexandria Egypt

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, sometimes called the Pharos of Alexandriaو was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom, during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (280–247 BC), which has been estimated to be 100 meters (330 ft) in overall height. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, for many centuries it was one of the tallest man-made structures in the world.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Montaza Palace, which called in Arabic (قصر المنتزة‎) is a palace, museum and extensive gardens in the Montaza district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was built on a low plateau east of central Alexandria overlooking a beach on the Mediterranean Sea.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria Egypt

Pompey's Pillar, which called in Arabic ( عمود السواري‎) is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt, the largest of its type constructed outside the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople, located at the Serapeum of Alexandria. The only known free-standing column in Roman Egypt which was not composed of drums is one of the largest ancient monoliths and one of the largest monolithic columns ever erected.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Roman Amphitheatre, Raml Station Square At Kom El Dekka near the Roman Museum, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Roman amphitheatres are amphitheatres – large, circular or oval open-air venues with raised seating – built by the ancient Romans. They were used for events such as gladiator combats. About 230 Roman amphitheatres have been found across the area of the Roman Empire. Early amphitheatres date from the republican period, though they became more monumental during the imperial era.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Mohmad said Al halawane Mohmad said Al halawane, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

The catacombs site is the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt. It’s also one of the last major construction works dedicated to the religion of ancient Egypt. Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqqafa has a mixture of Roman, Hellenistic, and pharaonic decorative art. Those elements were all common during this period in Alexandria. There’s an interesting story about discovering this necropolis, a donkey accidentally fell into the access shaft.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
Not included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Entry/Admission - Lighthouse of Alexandria
  • Entry/Admission - Montazah Gardens
  • Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Amphitheatre
  • Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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