Alexandria Full Day Trip From Cairo

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Alexandria Library
Location: Alexandria Bibliotheca, الأزاريطة والشاطبي، قسم باب شرقي، محافظة الإسكندرية 21526, Egypt
Begin your journey with a pickup from your Cairo hotel and travel to Alexandria. Start at the Bibliotheca Alexandria, the world’s largest library with a collection of 8 million books. Explore the President Sadat Museum and view the open court featuring statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, which were discovered underwater. Your guide will explain the library’s architecture, and there will be opportunities for photo stops.
Note: The library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. An entry ticket is required for the reading area.
Duration: 1 hour
2. Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Location: Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria, Egypt
Discover the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery comprising three levels carved into the rock.
Duration: 1 hour
3. Pompey's Pillar
Location: Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599, Egypt
Drive by Pompey's Pillar, an ancient monument built in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Stop for a photo opportunity.
4. Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Location: Ismail Mahana Road, Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21517, Egypt
Visit the Roman Amphitheater and see the sunken monuments of Alexandria that were discovered beneath the East harbor.
Duration: 30 minutes
5. Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Location: 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria, Egypt
Proceed to Saint Mark's Cathedral, the oldest church in Africa.
Duration: 30 minutes
6. Mansheya Market
Location: Mansheya, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Pass through the historic Mansheya market area, known for its narrow streets, traditional women's markets, and gold market.
7. Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
Location: Alexandria Corniche, Alexandria 21599, Egypt
Drive by the Unknown Soldiers Memorial.
8. Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque
Location: السيد محمد كريم ٩ مجموعه عمر بن الخطاب السوق التجاري ميدان المساجد.أبو العباس المرسي.بحري، As Sayalah Sharq, Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 21500, Egypt
Visit the grandest mosque in Alexandria, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque. Enjoy a photo stop and a walk by Egypt's oldest funfair.
Duration: 30 minutes
9. Qaitbay Castle
Location: Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 5321431, Egypt
Explore the area opposite the corniche and old harbor. Capture stunning photos of traditional fishermen and the exterior of Qaitbay Castle, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Duration: 30 minutes
10. Montazah Gardens
Location: El-Gaish Road, Montaza Palace, Alexandria 5527001, Egypt
Conclude your tour with a visit to Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, Egypt’s last king. Pause for photos by the royal palace and explore the royal beaches.
Duration: 1 hour
Note: Tour guides are available in various languages based on availability. If your preferred language guide is not available, an English-speaking guide will assist you, with an audio guide available in your desired language.