From Cairo: Alexandria Catacomb, Lighthouse, Citadel Trip & Lunch
Description
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Alexandria on this immersive tour, exploring the city's most iconic landmarks. Begin your journey with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. Then, marvel at the grandeur of Pompey’s Pillar, a towering relic of ancient times, before stepping into the impressive Ancient Roman Amphitheater, a symbol of Alexandria’s classical past. Continue to the world-renowned Alexandria Library, where modern architecture meets ancient knowledge. Visit the beautiful Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque, known for its stunning design, and end your day at the legendary Quaitbay Castle, standing guard over the Mediterranean Sea. Book this unforgettable experience today for a perfect blend of history, architecture, and culture in Egypt's jewel by the sea!
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Itinerary
Your Ramasside Tours guide and manager will be waiting inside the Alexandria Port for you. They will be holding a sign showing your name. You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you. From the moment your tour starts, your guides will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.
First, visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
Then you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century).
The next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. You will visit the library famous president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum. Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – 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.
The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Drive to visit Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancinet Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Once inside, you will see all parts of the castle and also go on the roof to see a panoramic view of the whole city.
The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria. The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater. Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.
On your way back you will stop over the famous bridge of Stanley – the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, built by Alexander the great, then travel in comfort back to your hotel. Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you at the cost price – no profit to us.
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Pickup Locations & Times
In case of pick up from either Heliopolis (airport area ) or 06th of October or similar Areas , there is supplement. Tour guides in languages other than English, subject to availability. Should your preferred language guide be unavailable, we are pleased to offer the assistance of a live English tour guide, complemented by an audio guide available in your desired language.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Reviews(100)
Mohammed made my day! He is very professional and pleasant to talk to! Very knowledgeable and simply the best! Highly recommend 👍👍
Great way to see the best of Alexandria in a day. The trip was well-organised, and the tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to the needs of the group. Well worth it.
◾️Reservation I booked through TripAdvisor the night before and they were happy to accept. The exchange was then conducted via WhatsApp . I asked for an audio guide for translation and the file was shared on Google Drive. ◾️Assembly We met at 6:30, about 15 minutes from the Cairo hotel. There were six of us, including guests from Giza. On the way to Alexandria, we were closed to traffic and left completely stranded for two hours. It was like Lala Land. We stopped at the service area to rest. We ended up arriving quite late and the sightseeing started at 12:30. ◾️Sightseeing 1 I think the voice guide was almost useless. This is only supplemental information and can only be summarized with Siri audio. I don't think it's even 5% of what the guide says. As a result, I think people who understand English should participate. My guide was a good person. The journey may have changed due to the road closure. New Library of Alexandria, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Serapeum of Alexandria (visit from outside), Ancient Roman Theater, Alexandria ◾️Restaurants The courses were as follows: ✔︎Appetizer Hummus, aeshi and salad came out. ✔︎Soup It was shrimp bisque soup. It had ingredients like kamaboko (fish paste). ✔︎Main Plates of grilled mullet, shrimp, curry-flavored potatoes, squid squid and rice I had additional guava juice at 100 EGP. 【Service】Atmosphere It is a beautiful restaurant with a sea view. If you don't tip, they won't give you toilet paper. There was nothing particularly concerning about the customer service. I was refused credit card access to juice. ◾️Sightseeing 2 Sea, Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque (visit from outside), Al-Montaza Palace Gardens (only for walking in the park and the cafe mentioned below) I think the second half of the process in particular has been omitted. ◾️Tea island Select tea from green and black tea. This time I opted for tea and was served tea in a teapack. ◾️Other I think you will share a ride with customers who have chosen another course. Even if you leave out lunch or tickets, you end up paying cash to go with them. Details of each facility will be reviewed separately.
Timely pick and then arrival in Alexandria. Excellent way to see many sights in Alexandria. We had a great fresh seafood lunch with a view.
The guide was amazing. He's very knowledgeable, accommodating, funny, and speak excellent English. We saw a lot in one day. I know next time where and when to go in Alexandria because of this one day introduction Catacombs and tea island were the highlights for me. Thank you 😊
Waleed was a great guide and there’s many sights to visit in a short period of time. The only downside the Citadel was viewed from a distance and i would skip the visit to Palace ( too much time was spent there) than to skip the Citadel visit altogether.
Yasser has been an excellent guide, clear, friendly, enthusiastic and with an excellent vibe. It doesn't take you anywhere to buy things!!! And explain everything super good! 10 out of 10
Alexandria cannot be missed. If your itinerary only gives you one day out of Cairo, this day trip accomplishes a lot. Mohamed was resourceful and attentive.
An amazing trip to understand the history of Alexandria. Special thanks to our tour guide Mr. Waleed Magdy who made our day sharing his rich knowledge about the history and archeological facts of the city. Also, thanks to Ms. Sylvia Shinouda for well arranging and organising our trip.
Interesting trip to Alexandria with a lot of culture and interesting places, especially the catacombs, which were an impressive discovery, the library was also very interesting, in short, a pleasant visit.
