Mirette Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria hotels and Alexandria Port
Description
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 pass by Pompay Pillar then you will visit Fort Qaitbay . we will also visit the church of St. Mark Cathedral– the oldest church in Africa also visit Ancient Roman Amphitheatre which was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. Also pass by the Naval Unknown Soldier then you will be back to your drop off location.
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Itinerary
You will be picked up them you will visit Fort Qaitbay . 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. Alexandria Lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the time of the Arab conquest.
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.
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.
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
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.
One of the greatest places you will pass by . you can also stop to take photo there
The amphitheatre of Alexandria was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. When the Egyptian government was getting ready to set one its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka, one of the workers found solid column underneath the dust and sand during preparing the location by engineers. Immediately, an excavation team where down the location to examine what have been found. The Roman theatre was a very important discovery in the 20th century. It was proven that the theatre was built since the 4th A.D century and was used up until the 7th century passing by the Roman, byzantine and Islamic eras
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
any hotel in alexandria or alexandria port or alexandria /borg el arab airport .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(43)
Great 4,5h trip around beautiful Alexandria for all the highlights: different time-periods, different types of locations: from Roman catacomb graves and medieval fortress to the new Greek Poet Cavafis museum and the ultra modern library. Dina is a perfect guide, very knowledgeable and responsive
Period hotel with all the charm of a well-kept structure but firm in time. Excellent services, breakfast on the beautiful roof overlooking the sea and charming rooms. Very kind all the staff, always available to the customer with discretion
Grazie mille per la tua recensione. Spero di rivederti in Egitto!
We booked this private tour of five of Alexandria"s highlights as it offered more of what we wanted to see and at a far lower price than anything offered by the cruise company we were travelling with (about half the price!). Communication prior to and during the tour was excellent, with Mirette staff even ringing us to make sure we had met with our guide, Haggag (we had to walk over the bridge from the cruise port to meet Haggag - about a 15 minute walk ftom the ship in total - the excursions booked through the cruise company leave from right outside the ship, but that is chaos with many vehicles being stuck in traffic jams for ages). We saw the Citadel, library, ancient roman amphitheatre, catacombs and the coptic church. Haggag was great at explaining the history behind the sights, and was able to answer all of our questions. The tour also included a private tour of the library provided by a library volunteer, Maria, who was also excellent. We never felt rushed and were able to take things at our own pace. We felt we definitely benefited from having our own guide rather than being part of a large group tour. The tour felt like real value for money and we would highly recommend it. Would not recommend trying to find your own way around Alexandria, especially if you are time limited - the roads have to be seen to be believed! So grateful for our driver for getting us round safely.
Thanks deeply our valued guest for your nice detailed review . We are glad that you had nice day with us . Hope to see you soon in Egypt again with Mirette Tours !
The tour included a stop at all of the important historical sites plus the library of alexandria. With the way Egyptians drive is absolutely 100% necessary to hire someone to do the driving for you around the town. This company did a good job and the driver and guide Mohammad were both excellent
Thanks alot dear valued guest for your kind words ! We are really glad that you enjoyed your day with us . Hope to see you again in Egypt with us :)
We had a wonderful time and our guide & driver were knowledgeable. They took care of us and looked after our every need.
Thanks a lot dear for your kind words ! Hope to see you soon :)
Alexandria is the most amazing city I ‘ve ever seen. Thanks to guide naema and mina the driver who helped us to explore everything
Nice day in Alexandria . We enjoyed the bibliotheca so much . Catacombs is a nice place to visit . Our pick up and drop off is punctual . Thanks Soha and Ahmed :))
Thanks dear for your great words . Hope to see you soon !
Thank you, Mirette, for your outstanding communication and planning! Everything was perfectly arranged, and we felt taken care of from start to finish. Yossef, our guide, was phenomenal—so knowledgeable, patient, and engaging.
Thanks dear for your great review ! Hope to see you soon .
Changed our booking, didn't meet us then put me in the back seat of a car that I had to crawl out of. Quit after an hour, 100% a total waste!
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We had a great tour of Alexandria with Wessam and driver . She was very clear and organized. Her experience and familiarity made the tour very easy and smooth. Our tickets were paid, and entry was basically no waiting. Her recommendation of a seafood restaurant was perfect. We chose the 4 stops, and she arranged them logistically for us. A real professional which will not disappoint!
