Alexandria Experience from Alexandria Hotels & Alexandria Port
Start your day with Your Guide waiting you inside Alexandria Port /Hotel holding a sign showing your names . you will choose visiting 4 sites from these : Catacombs of kom El Shokafa , Bibliotheca Alexandrina , Roman Amphitheater ,St. Mark cathedral , Abu El Abbas mosue , Fort Qaitbay, Alexandria National Museum, Pompay Pillar , Jewellery Museum and Montaza Gardens.
Catacombs of kom el Shokafa is mixture of Egyptian and Greco-Roman elements .The Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria is one of the most popular monuments in Alexandria City also see church of St. Mark , Abu El abbas Mosque , National Museum of Alexandria which narrates a story of Egypt across different ages. See Bibliotheca Alexandrina which is original centre of learning and culture. ,Visit also Pomapy's Pillar . See Quaitbay castle which is one of the most important defensive strongholds , visit the gardens of Montaza ,royal gardens of King Farouk & Montaza bridge .Then you will be back to the Port/Hotel.
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Alexandria Experience from Alexandria Hotels & Alexandria Port
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Fort Qaitbey
Your Guide will Pick you up from Alexandria Port or Hotel in a private Minivan then you will choose 4 sites from the mentioned ones in the itinerary. Fort Qaitbay of Alexandria indeed is one of the most important defensive strongholds. It is not only in Egypt. but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. Moreover, it formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria. It was in the 15th century AC . Qaitbay Fort Alexandria situated at the entrance of the eastern harbor on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. Alexandria Lighthouse was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the time of the Arab conquest.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Visit Alexandria’s ancient library which was one of the greatest of all classical institutions, and while replacing it might seem a Herculean task, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina manages this with aplomb. Opened in 2002, this impressive piece of modern architecture is a deliberate attempt to rekindle the brilliance of the original centre of learning and culture. The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers, and is home to a collection of brilliant museums.
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Saint Mark Coptic 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.
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- Private transportation
- Expert tour guide
- Entrance fees to 4 sites from the mentioned sites in the itnerary
- Pick up and drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- bottled water
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- In case of french / Spanish / German Guide , there will be extra fee 10 USD per person
- 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
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