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Privat Full Day Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria

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Alexandria

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Today's trip transports you to Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean, where historic lanes blend with the bustle of contemporary life, all while inhaling the crisp sea breeze and the aroma of history. Within a single day, you will have a life-changing experience surrounded by captivating monuments that narrate the tales of the Greeks, Romans, and Pharaohs, as well as enjoy the city's distinctive flavors on its charming beaches.

With us, you will enjoy an incredible experience in Alexandria, where you will be able to visit the Library of Alexandria, known as the Royal Library of Alexandria or the Great Library; it was the largest library of its time, built by Ptolemy I. It is said to have been founded by Alexander the Great some twenty-three centuries ago.

You will also have the chance to explore Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, which is located south of the Mina al-Basal neighborhood and is considered one of the most important cemeteries of Alexandria. It is called Kom al-Shawqafa because of the large amount of pottery and crushed remains that accumulated here, and the importance of the cemetery is due to its immensity, the abundance of decorations, and the complexity of its layout.

After that, we started another adventure to the Pompays Pillar, it is an ancient Roman column located in the city of Alexandria, Egypt, and is one of its most famous monuments. It was erected on the Bab Sidra hill between the current Muslim burial area known as the Column Tombs and the ancient plateau of Kom el-Shokafa.

And we conclude our excursion with a visit to the Citadel of Quite Bay, at the end of Pharos Island, in the El Sayyala area of Alexandria's westernmost neighborhood of El Gomrok, is built on the ruins of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The ancient lighthouse of Alexandria.

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Inclusion

Meet and greet service from your hotel and return to Alexandria.
Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle with Cairo Top Tours.
Tickets to all places of interest mentioned in the above itinerary.
Guide private Egyptologist guide.
Complimentary bottled water during your Egypt Day Tours.
Full taxes and service charges.

Exclusion

Anything not mentioned in the previous day's tour.
Tipping.
Charge for personal activities.
Rates are applicable during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Easter tours Egypt.

Itinerary

A Cairo Top Tours representative with an experienced guide will take you up at your Alexandria hotel, and you will begin your tour by viewing the Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, one of the most important cemeteries in Alexandria, located south of the Mina al-Basal district. The cemetery's grandeur, abundance of adornment, and elaborate design all contribute to its significance. It is known as Kom al-Shawqafa because of the substantial amount of pottery and crushed remains that gathered here.

Our next adventure took us to the Pompays Pillar, one of the most well-known monuments in Alexandria, Egypt, which is an ancient Roman column built on the Bab Sidra hill between the old Kom el-Shokafa plateau and the present-day Muslim burial site known as the Column Tombs.

You will have an amazing time in Alexandria with us, where you will have the opportunity to see the Library of Alexandria, also called the Royal Library of Alexandria or the Great Library. Constructed by Ptolemy I, it was the biggest library at the time. Some 23 centuries ago, Alexander the Great is credited with founding it.

Our tour ends with a visit to the Citadel of Quite Bay, which is situated on the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is located at the extremity of Pharos Island in the El Sayyala suburb of El Gomrok, Alexandria's westernmost city. Alexandria's historic lighthouse. ot of attention during the Mamluk era by Sultan Kansuh al-Ghuri, who also strengthened its garrison and provided it with weaponry and supplies. Since Qaitbay castle in Alexandria is one of the most important coastal fortresses along the Mediterranean coast, the Egyptian rulers and the sultans have paid extra special attention to this fortress along the course of the historical time periods. In the Mamluk era, Sultan Kansuh al-Ghuri has given a tremendous amount of consideration to this castle, strengthened the garrison with additional power and provisioned it with weapons and tools.

After a full-day tour in Alexandria, we will back you to your hotel in Alexandria.

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Yes, the Stanley Bridge in Alexandria is definitely worth a visit. The Stanley Bridge, also known as Qasr El Nil Bridge, is an iconic landmark in the city that offers a unique perspective of Alexandria's coastline and cityscape.

Yes, you may sample regional delicacies when visiting Alexandria, including fish and shrimp meals made using seafood, as well as dishes made with classic Egyptian ingredients like koshari, falafel, and ful medames.

The best time to visit Alexandria is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is pleasant and mild. Summers can be hot, and winters can be relatively cool.

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