6 -8 Hours
private
1-15
everyday
Alexandria highlights . Explore the glory of Alexandria highlights through this amazing day tour allowing you to visit its famous highlights as Pompey’s Pillar, the citadel of Qaitbay, the catacomb, and the Biblioteca
Your guide will pick you up from your Alexandria hotel in morning to take you in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to start your day tour to the city of Alexandria.
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
It is considered one of the seven wonders of the world in the Middle Ages. It is the largest Roman cemetery, and the cemetery consists of a series of tombs, statues, and archaeological remains of Pharaonic funerals.
The importance of the cemetery is due to its vastness, abundance of decorations, and the complexity of its planning. It is also one of the clearest examples of the mixing of Pharaonic art with Roman art in Alexandria, and one of the best examples of funerary architecture in Alexandria.
Pompey’s Pillar was built in honor of Emperor Decaldianus. The total height of the column, including the base, is about 2,685 metres. On the west side are two bases, which can be reached via an underground staircase. There are also two pink granite statues that look like sphinxes.
Qaitbay Citadel is considered one of the most important defensive fortifications on the Mediterranean coast. It was built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria to fortify the city.
Pictures can be taken on the outside patio.
After that you will enjoy Lunch at very good local restaurant.
After Lunch we continue the tour to visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina
which is the largest library in the world, consisting of 8 million books. You can visit its open courtyard where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy I, which was found underwater nearb
Back to your Alexandria hotel
