Enjoy a day trip from Alexandria Port to Alexandria City, where you can see Roman catacombs cut into the rock, the ruins of a Roman temple complex, and the Citadel of Qaitbay. You will witness the greatness of Egyptian history by watching these beautiful places in the city of Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean.
You will be picked up from Alexandria Port by your Egyptology guide in an air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Alexandria, the second-largest city in Egypt. This Day Tour to Alexandria City From Alexandria Port gives you a chance to explore the city’s most famous landmarks.
You will then visit the Kom el Shoqafa necropolis, which contains tombs on three levels and also includes a Tri-cilium where relatives used to sit on stone benches for ceremonies for the dead, as well as a center with carvings of bearded snakes. The necropolis also houses Roman-era statues of Sobek and Anubis in shields from the 2nd century AD.
Your next stop is the most famous library of antiquity, the Library of Alexandria. This library was founded and maintained by a long series of Ptolemies in Egypt since the beginning of the third century BC.
Then, explore Qaitbay Citadel, strategically located on a thin arm of land that extends to Alexandria Port from the Corniche. What distinguishes this castle is that it was built by Qaitbay on the existing foundations of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which had fallen into ruins by the 14th century.
After completing your Day Tour to Alexandria City From Alexandria Port, you will be returned to Alexandria Port.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
This Day Tour to Alexandria City From Alexandria Port provides a comprehensive and comfortable experience, from pickup at Alexandria Port to visiting the city’s iconic landmarks, making your journey both memorable and seamless.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed. These are not included in the Day Tour to Alexandria City From Alexandria Port, ensuring you have full flexibility to enjoy your trip according to your preferences.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies’ room in the museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. These additional costs are not included in the Day Tour to Alexandria City From Alexandria Port, allowing travelers to plan their visit according to their interests and preferences.
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