* Your tour guide will pick you up from Alexandria Port (by the gate) in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.for a wonderful experience starting by visiting Pompey’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian in the same location of Serapeum temple. an imposing Roman column standing 27 meters high and a symbol of ancient Alexandria.

*Then proceeding for visiting the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock underground with amazing design and different sections where you will descend into the underground burial chambers and view the intricately carved statues, reliefs, and sarcophagi.

*Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel 360 which was built on the site of (lighthouse) of Alexandria one of the ancient seven wanders of the world as the citadel was built to protect the borders of north Egypt around 600 years ago .There you can take in stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the city’s coastline from this historic stronghold.

* Then proceeding to visit Bibliotheca of Alexandrina 360 that was built in almost same location of the old library which was burnt during the war between Greeks and romans, and the new one now has the biggest reading hall in the world and was opened in 2002,The library is not only an architectural marvel but also houses museums, art galleries, and impressive collections of manuscripts and books

*Then you will have chance to do round tour in Alexandria on the whole Cornish to enjoy seeing all the city

*Finally you will be transferred back to your cruise ship at Alexandria Port.

FAQs

What is main information about Alexandria?

Alexandria is the largest city on the Mediterranean and stayed the capital of Egypt for almost 1000 years during the Greeks and romans time and now days in the second capital and main port of Egypt.

What could be visited in Alexandria?

There are many attractions in Alexandria like Catacomb, Quitbay fortress, Bibliotheca, many sea- food restaurants, and stunning sandy beaches and local markets.