Alexandria Tour GrecoRoman museum &other places From Port &Hotels
Start your day with Our guide picking you up from Alexandria Port /Hotels holding a sign showing your names then go ahead to Bibliotheca which the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, site of the ancient lighthouse it's one of the seven wonders of ancient world Then visit Catacombs which returns back to 3rd century, its mixture between Greek, Roman, Egyptian art then visit Graeco-Roman Museum which features artifacts from a fascinating period in Egyptian history when Greek, Roman, and Ancient Egyptian civilization all interacted here then you will go to Fort Qaitbay that was established by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. Then you will go to Saint Mark Cathedral which is the first Church in Egypt , Also visit Abu El Abbas mosque constructed in 1775 over the 13th century mausoleum of Sheikh Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi. you will also pass by Pompey pillar and take photos from outside. then you will be dropped off to your drop off location.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Graeco-Roman Museum, Al Mesallah Sharq, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 5372053, Egypt
Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria contains indeed a big variety of coins from different countries . It indeed is a fascinating record of Civilization . Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria contains hundreds of precious antiques. The most valuable ones in the museum are as follows : Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria Room 1: In this room, we can see the beautiful alabaster Good Shepherd. Its large eyes and flat, regular of the robe is a development from the Coptic style. Moreover, part of the hall displays artifacts from the Monastery of St. Menas, west of Alexandria . Room 2 also contains many architectural elements from early Christian buildings. it also has the central basket capital is a typical Coptic art . Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria Room 3 has magnificent collection of metal, silver and gold. The silver torso of Aphrodite dates from the 2nd century. Moreover, there is a varied collection of ancient jewelry with different magnificent colors .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The history and facts of building the Catacomb Cemetery, the most important tomb of the pharaohs of the Roman era, how much is the entry ticket price, official working hours, and more.
A historical archaeological site that is actually located in the city of Alexandria, specifically in the Kom El Shoqafa area in the south of the Mina El Basal neighborhood.
It is also considered one of the most important tombs in the city, and it is also considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World already in the medieval period.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Pompey's Pillar Alexandria
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. Moreover, it not composed of drums. It indeed is one of the largest ancient monoliths.
you will pass by Pompey's Pillar and take photos from outside.
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
Essentially, the library is a massive cylinder emerging from the ground at a shallow angle only about 130 feet (40 metres) from the Mediterranean Sea. The disk-shaped roof suggests the sun rising over the Mediterranean, and the roof pattern of aluminum and glass panels resembles a microchip. One outer wall of the structure is made up of some 6,400 granite panels bearing characters from all the known alphabets.
Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt
It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria. The Pope of Alexandria is the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Moreover, Saint Mark Cathedral stands on the site of the church founded by St. Mark the Evangelist in AC 60. St. Mark the Evangelist is author of the second Gospel He connected with the city of Alexandria since earliest Christian tradition. Coptic Christians believe he arrived in Alexandria around AD 60 and stayed for about seven years. In fact, during this time, Mark converted many to Christianity and performed many miracles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, Anfushi Old Alexandria, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas Mosque built primarily in 1775. It built over the tomb of a Spanish scholar and saint. Moreover, it stands on Mosque Square overlooking the eastern harbor. Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas (whose full name is much longer) born to a wealthy family. It was in the Andalusia region of Spain in 1219. Furthermore, in the wake of increasing Christian control of Spain, he and his family left for Tunisia in 1242. Moreover, he later went on to Alexandria, a popular destination of many Muslim scholars at the time.In fact, Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas lived in Alexandria for 43 years. He lived as a scholar and teacher until his death in 1286
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Qaitbay Fort Alexandria
Qaitbay Fort Alexandria indeed is one of the most important defensive strongholds. It is not only in Egypt. but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. Moreover, it formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria. It was in the 15th century AC . Qaitbay Fort Alexandria situated at the entrance of the eastern harbor on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Duration: 1 hour
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"
"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: 10 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel in Alexandria , Alexandria Port & Alexandria or Borg el arab Airport
Airports- Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria Egypt
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Cancellations and refunds:
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