Alexandria History Tour With The Greek And Roman Museum

Greek and Roman Museum

The library of Alexandria

St. Mark oldest church

Abbo Elabbas Mosque

Quaitbay Castle photo stop 

Our Ramasside tour guide will pick you up from your hotel Start the tour with The Greek and Roman Museum in Alexandria boasts an impressive array of artifacts dating back to ancient Greek and Roman eras, featuring notable pieces such as the statue of Alexander the Great, Roman emperors' relics, and mummies from this Greek and Roman periods. This museum provides a diverse collection of masterpieces spanning from the 3rd century BC to the 7th century AD, offering a captivating journey through history with immersive narratives and contextual insights.

Then drive to the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world - now with 8 million books. Visit it's open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark - the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through the old city-center of Alexandria. Look at the traditional markets; where everything and anything is sold including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats. The architecture locally has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.Optional lunch stop at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed's. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria.

You will also drive by Abbo Elabbas Mosque (Photo stop) the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue  to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Alexandria.

Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary - just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you at the cost price - no profit to us.

Notes: It is necessary that you wear flat, closed and very comfortable shoes whilst taking this tour.

We are very flexible, if someone want to change the itinerary a little or add more sites.

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Lunch

Lunch can be added at sea view restaurant at 15$ extra per person. we should reserve in advance let me know if you are interested.

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