Mirette Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria hotels and Alexandria Port

Mirette Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria hotels and Alexandria Port

Start your day with Our Guide waiting you inside Alexandria Port /Hotel holding a sign showing your names then we will visit the bibliotheca Alexandrina , the open court to see the statue of Alexander the Great ,the statue of Ptolemy the first and The museums of the Library then you will visit the catacombs of kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery then you will pass by Pompay Pillar from outside then you will visit Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria we will also visit the church of St. Mark Cathedral– the oldest church in Africa and then visit the biggest mosque in the city the Abu El abbas Mosque .
then We will visit the gardens of Montaza , The Most beautiful Montaza Palace and the royal gardens of King Farouk , you also will pass from Stanley bridge which overlooks the Mediterranean sea and Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier then you will be back to your drop off location.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

You will be picked up by your Private Guide & Driver in your Private Van then you will go ahead to Fort Qaitbay .the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria . Sultan Qaitbey built this picturesque fortress during the 14th century to defend Alexandria from the advances of the Ottoman Empire. His efforts were in vain since the Ottomans took control of Egypt in 1512, but the fortress has remained, strategically located on a thin arm of land that extends out into Alexandria’s harbor from the corniche.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

catacombs of kom El Shokafa are the largest Roman Cemetery . n the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, you can find artifacts from many different times that have been kept in great shape. Some of these things are ancient Egyptian and Roman tomb inscriptions. In the year 1900, a donkey accident led to the discovery of carved tombs and burial chambers in a cave.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt

Then you will visit the oldest church in africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, Anfushi Old Alexandria, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Then you will also visit the biggest mosque in the city: the Abu al-Abbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Then you will also visit the open court to see the statue of Alexander the Great ,the statue of Ptolemy the first and The museums of the Library.
The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers, and is home to a collection of brilliant museums. You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Bibliotheca is closed on Friday

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Stanley Bridge, Alexandria Egypt

you will see stanley bridge which overlooks the sea

Duration: 15 minutes

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

We will visit the gardens of Montaza ,enjoy seeing the Most beautiful Montaza Palace and the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and enjoy walking on the famous Montaza bridge and see the Tea Palace island and the royal beaches of the queens. Then you will be dropped off in your drop off location.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

It is a Roman triumphal column in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It is the largest of its type. In fact, it constructed outside of the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople. Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria is the only which known free-standing column in Roman Egypt.
you will pass by Pompay's Pillar and take photos from outside.

Pass By: Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial, Alexandria Corniche, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

It is located in the Mansheya area in Alexandria and was built by the Italian community in Alexandria as a kind of tribute to Khedive Ismail due to his great role in achieving a developmental and urban renaissance in Egypt during his reign between 1863 AD and 1879 AD and also as a kind of tribute to Egypt due to its hosting of the last king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III, after He deposed him and chose Alexandria to reside there, and his design was similar to the memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Venice Square in the Italian capital, Rome.



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 6 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
any hotel in alexandria or alexandria port or alexandria /borg el arab airport .

Airports

  • Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria Egypt


Ports

  • alexandria port


Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Egyptologist Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Fort Qaitbey
  • Entry/Admission - Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Montazah Gardens
  • Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • Entry/Admission - Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
  • Entry/Admission - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Entry/Admission - Stanley Bridge

Not Included

  • Gratitudes
  • lunch

Facilities


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