Alexandria Graeco Roman Museum Historical Tour

Schedule:

Daily

Tour Duration:

5 to 6 Hours

Departure Time:

09:00 AM – Flexible to match your schedule

Tour Overview:

Your Ramasside tour guide will pick you up directly from your hotel to start an enriching historical journey across Alexandria. Begin at the world-renowned Graeco-Roman Museum, housing a vast collection of ancient Greek and Roman antiquities, including marble statues of Alexander the Great, Roman imperial artifacts, and mummies. Continue to the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina to visit its open plaza, view submerged statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, and admire the unique exterior architecture. Next, visit Saint Mark’s Church—the oldest church in Africa—and explore the traditional bazaars and distinctive architecture of Alexandria's historic downtown. Pause for photos at the grand Abbo Elabbas Mosque and visit the coastal Citadel of Qaitbay before returning comfortably to your hotel.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Your Ramasside guide will meet you in your hotel lobby to begin your excursion.

First, visit the Graeco-Roman Museum, which displays thousands of rare masterworks dating from the 3rd century BC through the 7th century AD. Explore remarkable sculptures of Alexander the Great, imperial Roman busts, mosaic pavements, and preserved mummies from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, providing a captivating narrative of Alexandria's role in the classical Mediterranean world.

Next, drive to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the world’s largest library housing an extensive collection of 8 million volumes. Walk through the open exterior plaza to view the colossal underwater statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, salvaged from the seabed of the Eastern Harbor. Learn about the building's striking cylindrical design engraved with characters from world scripts, with ample time for photographs.

(Note: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is closed on Fridays and public holidays. Entry to the main reading hall requires an on-site supplementary ticket).

Board your vehicle to visit Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church, celebrated as the oldest church in Africa. Continue with a guided walking tour through the old quarters of Alexandria, wandering through vibrant traditional markets offering regional pastries and local street specialties. Admire the historic streetscapes featuring Baroque facades alongside Italian and French colonial architectural influences.

(Optional: Enjoy lunch at a contemporary seaside seafood restaurant, or taste authentic Egyptian cuisine at the celebrated "Mohamed Ahmed" restaurant, a local institution visited by royalty and dignitaries including the Queen of Spain).

Continue past the grand Abbo Elabbas Mosque for a photo stop. Admire its majestic domes alongside the nostalgic vintage seaside fairgrounds where local children ride classic carousels.

Across the street, take in sweeping views of the historic harbor where traditional wooden fishing boats dock and local fishermen hand-mend their nets. Proceed to the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay, erected on the exact site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Tour the outer fortress walls, a prime vantage point for photography across the Mediterranean.

At the end of your tour, enjoy a comfortable drive back to your hotel in Alexandria.

(Note: We recommend wearing comfortable, closed flat walking shoes. The itinerary can be adjusted or expanded with additional sites upon request).

What's Included:

• Private transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• Professional licensed Egyptologist / tour guide
• All entrance tickets to mentioned archaeological sites and museums
• All service charges and government taxes

Excludes:

• Additional personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
• Optional meals and drinks
• Gratuities (tipping)

Tour Pricing:

Prices are updated regularly to ensure competitive rates based on party size. Contact us for private group and VIP rates.

Travel Notes: Alexandria Graeco-Roman Museum Tour

Upgrade to a Luxury Vehicle for Extra Comfort:

Upgrade to an executive vehicle for maximum comfort during your city sightseeing. Our luxury fleet features extra legroom, high-performance climate control, complimentary refreshments, and generous luggage capacity.

Optional Seaside Lunch:

A fresh Mediterranean lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the sea can be arranged for an additional $15 USD per person (advance booking required).

Professional Photographer Service:

Hire a studio photographer to accompany your tour at the Graeco-Roman Museum, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Qaitbay Citadel to capture high-quality portraits and vacation memories for an additional $50 USD per day.

Booking & Operational Policies

• Payment Policy:
• Secure payments are accepted via Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, and direct bank wire transfer.
• Airport Transfers (Highly Recommended):
• Direct airport arrival/departure transfers are available to avoid taxi negotiation hassles at $30 USD per direction.
• Visa-on-Arrival Support ($35 USD per person):
• Skip airport queues and paperwork. Our airport representative prepares your entry paperwork in advance upon submission of your passport copy.
• Travel Insurance (AIG Travel Guard):
• Protect your holiday with optional insurance: $15 USD for single-day tours, or $25 USD per person per week.
• Pickup Surcharges:
• Pickups from distant outskirts (such as Heliopolis airport zone in Cairo, 6th of October City, or outlying coastal areas) may incur additional transfer supplements.
• Nationwide Operations:
• Ramasside Tours operates nationwide branches providing guided tours and packages across Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Alexandria.
• Domestic Flight Upgrades to Business Class:
• Special Offer: Upgrade domestic flight sectors to Business Class for $50 USD per person per sector for priority boarding, added legroom, and premium service.
• Pricing & Currency:
• Tour packages are quoted in USD, with payments accepted in EUR or GBP based on current exchange rates. Private VIP tours are arranged upon request.
• Wheelchair Accessibility:
• Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and itineraries are available; please advise at the time of booking.
• Vegetarian & Dietary Requests:
• Special dietary preferences and meal arrangements are catered to; please notify us upon booking.
• Special Archaeological Site Tickets:
• Standard entrance passes exclude restricted special chambers, such as the burial chamber inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu or King Tutankhamun’s tomb in Luxor.
• Alexandria Site Notes:
• The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is closed on Fridays and public holidays; entry to the main reading hall requires an on-site supplementary ticket.
• Child Policy:
• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of the tour price
• 12+ years: Standard adult price
• (Airfare supplements apply for children when domestic flights are included).
• Booking Confirmation:
• Immediate confirmation is provided via email upon booking, complete with local operations contact numbers and emergency details.
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Customer Support:

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