Alexandria Tour GrecoRoman museum &other places From Port &Hotels

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About this activity

Start your day with Our guide picking you up from Alexandria Port /Hotels holding a sign showing your names then go ahead to Bibliotheca which the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, site of the ancient lighthouse it's one of the seven wonders of ancient world Then visit Catacombs which returns back to 3rd century, its mixture between Greek, Roman, Egyptian art then visit Graeco-Roman Museum which features artifacts from a fascinating period in Egyptian history when Greek, Roman, and Ancient Egyptian civilization all interacted here . Then you will go to Saint Mark Cathedral which is the first Church in Egypt , Also visit Abu El Abbas mosque constructed in 1775 over the 13th century mausoleum of Sheikh Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi. you will also pass by Pompey pillar and take photos from outside. then you will be dropped off to your drop off location.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: Arabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Mirette Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry Fees (optional)
Included: Port & Hotels Pick up & Drop off
Included: Egyptologist Guide
Included: Private Tour
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Airport & Airport Hotels pick up requires extra $10 per person

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour Admission included

Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria contains indeed a big variety of coins from different countries . It indeed is a fascinating record of Civilization . Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria contains hundreds of precious antiques. The most valuable ones in the museum are as follows : Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria Room 1: In this room, we can see the beautiful alabaster Good Shepherd. Its large eyes and flat, regular of the robe is a development from the Coptic style. Moreover, part of the hall displays artifacts from the Monastery of St. Menas, west of Alexandria . Room 2 also contains many architectural elements from early Christian buildings. it also has the central basket capital is a typical Coptic art . Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria Room 3 has magnificent collection of metal, silver and gold. The silver torso of Aphrodite dates from the 2nd century. Moreover, there is a varied collection of ancient jewelry with different magnificent colors .
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa

one hour Admission included

The history and facts of building the Catacomb Cemetery, the most important tomb of the pharaohs of the Roman era, how much is the entry ticket price, official working hours, and more.

A historical archaeological site that is actually located in the city of Alexandria, specifically in the Kom El Shoqafa area in the south of the Mina El Basal neighborhood.

It is also considered one of the most important tombs in the city, and it is also considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World already in the medieval period.
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

one hour Admission included

It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria. The Pope of Alexandria is the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Moreover, Saint Mark Cathedral stands on the site of the church founded by St. Mark the Evangelist in AC 60. St. Mark the Evangelist is author of the second Gospel He connected with the city of Alexandria since earliest Christian tradition. Coptic Christians believe he arrived in Alexandria around AD 60 and stayed for about seven years. In fact, during this time, Mark converted many to Christianity and performed many miracles.
Pompey's Pillar

Passing by

Pompey's Pillar Alexandria

is a Roman triumphal column in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It is the largest of its type. In fact, it constructed outside of the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople. Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria is the only which known free-standing column in Roman Egypt. Moreover, it not composed of drums. It indeed is one of the largest ancient monoliths.

you will pass by Pompey's Pillar and take photos from outside.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina

2 hours Admission included

Essentially, the library is a massive cylinder emerging from the ground at a shallow angle only about 130 feet (40 metres) from the Mediterranean Sea. The disk-shaped roof suggests the sun rising over the Mediterranean, and the roof pattern of aluminum and glass panels resembles a microchip. One outer wall of the structure is made up of some 6,400 granite panels bearing characters from all the known alphabets.

Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

one hour Admission included

Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas Mosque built primarily in 1775. It built over the tomb of a Spanish scholar and saint. Moreover, it stands on Mosque Square overlooking the eastern harbor. Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas (whose full name is much longer) born to a wealthy family. It was in the Andalusia region of Spain in 1219. Furthermore, in the wake of increasing Christian control of Spain, he and his family left for Tunisia in 1242. Moreover, he later went on to Alexandria, a popular destination of many Muslim scholars at the time.In fact, Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas lived in Alexandria for 43 years. He lived as a scholar and teacher until his death in 1286
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial

Passing by

It is located in the Mansheya area in Alexandria and was built by the Italian community in Alexandria as a kind of tribute to Khedive Ismail due to his great role in achieving a developmental and urban renaissance in Egypt during his reign between 1863 AD and 1879 AD and also as a kind of tribute to Egypt due to its hosting of the last king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III, after He deposed him and chose Alexandria to reside there, and his design was similar to the memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Venice Square in the Italian capital, Rome.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Panacea Suites Hotel
Vida Marina Resort Marassi
Royal jewel Al-Raml Hotel
Alex Inn
Adham Compound Hotel
Alexandria Apartments Hotel
Mirage Hotel & Conference Center
Union Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria At San Stefano, Egypt
Plaza Hotel
Hyat Suites & Rooms
Mirage Hotel & Conference center

and 71 more pickup points

We pick up from any hotel in Alexandria , Alexandria Port & Alexandria or Borg el arab Airport

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

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Entry Fees

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Pickup included
Car+Guide

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Pickup included