Alexandria City Tour From Alexandria Port

Alexandria day trip with one of our expert tour guides who will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria by A/C vehicle to witness the best historical attractions in the impressive city of Alexandria including:

The Catacombs

The Catacombs of Kom El Shuqafa is an extensive collection of remarkably decorated tombs dating back to the Roman Period which was made between the 2nd century and the 4th century AD and it's regarded as one of the Wonders of the Middle Ages. It was believed that the enchanting tombs of the site belong to a prominent Roman family that used them for burials. The artworks of the Catacombs have a captivating mixture of Hellenistic and ancient Egyptian styles that convey a lot of meaning. 

The Pompey's Pillar

The Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column located in Alexandria between 298–302 AD; it was created to honor Augustus Diocletian and is found on the east side of the Serapeum of Alexandria. It's the largest memorial column in Egypt, made from red granite and it towers around 28 meters tall.

The Citadel of Qaitbey

The Citadel of Qaitbey is considered a safe guardian of the Mediterranean Sea which Sultan Qaitbey had planned and established between 1477 AD to 1479 AD to be the defensive line of Alexandria against the attacks of the Ottomans. Qaitbey had chosen the location of the citadel to be in the same place as the Legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria which had been damaged in the 14th century by earthquakes.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy a delicious lunch meal at a wonderful fish restaurant then move to visit:

Alexandria Library

The Library of Alexandria is the finest example of modern 21st-century achievements which was inaugurated in 2002. This great establishment rose to be the source of intellectual light so it contains a store of almost 10 million books, a conference center, an art exhibition, and some smaller specialized libraries.

At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your hotel.