Guided Tour of Alexandria

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

Itinerary

After pickup at your hotel or the port in Alexandria, the tour starts with a visit to the Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, built using remains of the destroyed Lighthouse of Alexandria. Next, visit the Kom el Shoqafa catacombs to explore remarkable reliefs that combine Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. Nearby, see Pompey's Pillar, a remnant of the old temple dedicated to the god Serapis.

A lunch break by the Mediterranean follows, with a menu featuring Alexandrian specialties like fish and rice with seafood. The evening concludes at the New Alexandria Library, a modern tribute to the ancient library that housed significant papyrus collections.

After the guided tour, you'll be returned to your hotel or the port.

Pick up Point

Pickup is available from your hotel or the port if arriving by cruise ship. Specify your preferred pickup location when making your reservation.

Alexandria's Library

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

Children under 12 cannot enter the Alexandria Library; instead, they are welcome at the Children's Museum.