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Day Trip VIP Treatment In Alexandria with Expert Guide Tours 2026

8 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided by Sofy Egypt Tours

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Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided

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This full-day tour in Alexandria offers an in-depth exploration of the city’s rich history and cultural landmarks, guided by an Egyptologist. Highlights include the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, the largest Roman cemetery carved into rock, and the Roman Amphitheater with views of sunken monuments from the East harbor. You’ll visit the open court of the Library of Alexandria, featuring statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, as well as the President Sadat Museum and the Impressions of Alexandria Museum. The itinerary also includes a photo stop at Abbo Elabbas Mosque, a walk along the corniche and old harbor where traditional fishermen work, and an exterior view of Quaitbay Castle, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. The tour concludes with a visit to the Church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa, while passing through Alexandria’s historic downtown with its baroque and European-style architecture. This experience is suited for travelers interested in history, architecture, and local culture, with all transfers and expert guiding provided.

Inclusions

All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
Expert tour guide English tour Guide is FREE BUT Other Languages with Extra Charge
All Service charges & taxes
Lunch included only in option 1
pick up and drop off from your hotel in Alexandria

Exclusions

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
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Itinerary

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel In Alexandria to start your tour. First visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.

Then you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.

Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world –Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

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The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – 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.

The car will then take you to visit Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, the last king in Egypt's history. You'll have the opportunity to pause for a photo by King Farouk's royal palace, as well as explore the royal beaches of the queens.