Guided Tour of Alexandria

Discover the extraordinary historical heritage of this city founded by Alexander the Great, where Greek, Roman, and Egyptian cultures mix.

Itinerary

Upon pickup at your hotel or the port in Alexandria, we will first visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress overlooking the Mediterranean sea, built using remains of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Next, we proceed to the Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, exploring its tunnels featuring extraordinary reliefs combining Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. Nearby, we will also see Pompey's Pillar, one of the last remains of the old temple dedicated to Serapis.

We will then stop for lunch on the banks of the Mediterranean, enjoying Alexandrian specialties such as fish and rice with seafood. The tour continues to the New Alexandria Library, a modern homage to the ancient library known for its significant collection of papyrus.

After completing the guided tour of Alexandria, we will return you to your hotel or the port.

Pick up Point

We will pick you up from your hotel or the port if arriving by cruise ship. Please state your preferred pickup location when making a reservation.

Alexandria's Library

Note that Alexandria's New Library is closed on Friday and Saturday; on these days, we will visit the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque and the cornice instead. The visit to Alexandria's Library will be conducted by an official guide from the institution, who speaks English, French, and Arabic.

Children under 12 are not permitted to visit the Alexandria Library and may instead visit the Children's Museum.