Private Alexandria Tour from Alexandria Port and Hotels

Start your day with your Private Egyptologist Guide picking you up from Alexandria Hotels/Port . You will choose to visit 5 sightseeings from the mentioned ones in the itinerary . The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a modern cultural and educational center in Alexandria, Egypt, inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria. Opened in 2002, it serves as a major library, research institution, and hub for learning and creativity. The complex includes millions of books, specialized libraries for children and young people, museums, art galleries, a planetarium, and spaces for conferences and exhibitions. Its striking circular design facing the Mediterranean Sea symbolizes the continuity of knowledge and the connection between past, present, and future.

Alexandria Castle, commonly known as the Citadel of Qaitbay, is a historic fortress located on the Mediterranean coast of Alexandria, Egypt. Built in the 15th century by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay, the citadel stands on the original site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The castle was designed to protect the city from naval invasions and features thick stone walls, watchtowers, and a central keep. Today, it is one of Alexandria’s most important landmarks, offering panoramic sea views and a glimpse into the city’s rich Islamic and maritime history.

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are one of Alexandria’s most remarkable ancient sites and among the largest Roman burial complexes in Egypt. Dating back to the 2nd century AD, the catacombs consist of a series of underground tombs, chambers, and passageways carved into the rock. They uniquely blend Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic styles, seen in the carvings, statues, and funeral decorations. Discovered in 1900, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa provide valuable insight into burial practices and cultural fusion in ancient Alexandria

The Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria, Egypt, is a museum dedicated to the treasures of Egypt’s former royal family. Housed in the elegant Fatma Al-Zahraa Palace in the Zizenia district, the museum displays a magnificent collection of jewelry, crowns, watches, medals, and precious objects that belonged to members of the Muhammad Ali dynasty. The palace itself is richly decorated with stained glass, paintings, and ornate ceilings, reflecting European and Islamic artistic influences. The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle, craftsmanship, and history of Egypt’s royal era.

The museum’s collection highlights the historical and cultural heritage of Egyptian arts and crafts, spanning from prehistory to the modern era. Among its most remarkable holdings is a rare assemblage of sunken antiquities recovered from excavations in Abu Qir Bay. In addition, the museum features a currency hall showcasing coins from various historical periods, as well as a distinctive display of Islamic-era weaponry. The galleries further include collections of metals, ceramics, and glass, along with exquisite gold, silver, and jewelry once belonging to the family of Muhammad Ali Pasha.

The present St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral is of recent date, but is said to stand on the site of the church founded by St. Mark himself.[4] St. Mark the Evangelist (author of the second Gospel) has been connected with the city of Alexandria since earliest Christian tradition. Copts believe that the head of St. Mark remains in the church in Alexandria, and parts of his relics are in St. Mark's Cathedral in Alexandria. The rest of what are believed to be his relics are in the St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.[6] Every year, on the 30th day of the month of Paopi, the Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates the commemoration of the consecration of the Cathedral of St. Mark, and displays the purported head of the saint at the cathedral.

The Royal Jewelry Museum displays the collectibles of the Egyptian royal family, founded by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1805 and continued to rule for 150 years, until 1952. Zaynab Fahmi built the palace in 1919 in Zizinya, Alexandria. It served as the residence of Fatma al- Zahra’, daughter of Prince Ali Haider, a descendent of Muhammad Ali Pasha. The palace serves as a striking backdrop to the magnificent possessions owned by the family. It uniquely merges between European and Islamic styles, reflecting the fine taste of the royal family whose paintings, gilded ceilings, and mosaics decorate the palace rooms. The palace consists of two wings, eastern and western, connected by a corridor. Each wing has a basement and two floors. The possessions amassed by the family over the period of their rule are on display in the various halls. A diamond and emerald inlaid collar belonging to the founder of the dynasty, Muhammad Ali Pasha, is among the museum’s collection.

It'S a mosque, mausoleum, and Sufi shrine, located in the Anfoushi neighbourhood of Alexandria, on the north coast of Egypt. The 13th-century mosque is named in honour of Abu'l Abbas al-Mursi, a 13th-century mystic, who is also buried in the same place along with members of the Ashraf family.