Take a one-day guided tour from Alexandria Port to visit the most famous sites of the city that perfectly summarize a combination of ancient and modern. In this tour, you get to experience Alexandria, Egypt’s stunning coastal city teeming with history, culture, and beautiful Mediterranean views.
This is the beginning of your great adventure after disembarking from your cruise ship at Alexandria Port. You would be greeted by your professional and courteous English-speaking guide and then travel comfortably from A to B in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle which ensures you have a smooth, relaxing day enjoying everything.
Touched on Pompey pillar, this gigantic column stands to nearly thirty meters. This Roman column was erected in memory of the Emperor Diocletian and serves even today as the elongated evidence of the grand past of the city. Your guide would tell you the interesting history around this great monument before you proceed to the next site.
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria are very well known and have the largest underground burial places with touches from Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Traverse its complicated labyrinthine tunnels and chambers, amazed by how hybrid their stylistic contents are and the accounts they convey from the ancient Alexandria.
Your next visit is to the awesome Qaitbay Citadel, which is built on the ruins of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Have a good look at the view stretching across the Mediterranean while listening to its strategic role in protecting the city from being attacked.
Enjoy a break while relishing in a tasty fresh seafood lunch at one of the famous local restaurants. Here, you can enjoy all the flavors of traditional Egyptian meals while experiencing the leisure atmosphere near the beach.
After lunch, enjoy a scenic drive along the Corniche, Alexandria's beautiful waterfront promenade. Suck up the sea breeze and enjoy the sights while stopping at a local bazaar or a traditional perfume and papyrus shop that the city has to offer where you are likely to find some very unique souvenirs.
With the end of your tour, reflect back on the amazing sites and experiences of the day while relaxing in your own private vehicle as you make your way back to Alexandria Port.
Do not delay taking this enriching tour and so allow yourself to see more wondrous places of Alexandria on this day tour. Now please reserve your spot and be included in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure in Egypt's coastal gem!
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