The Pearl of the Mediterranean

Alexandria Overday Tour:


06:30 Meet your tour coordinator and your Egyptologist guide in the hotel lobby and start your over day to Alexandria which including visits of:

The Catacombs of Kom El-Shouqafa:

These tombs were tunneled into the  bedrock in the age of the Antonine emperors (2nd century A.D.) for a single wealthy family still practicing the ancient religion. These tombs represent the last existing major construction for the sake of the old Egyptian religion.

Alexandria National Museum:

The national museum is located in a restored palace and contains about 1,800 artifacts that narrate the history of Alexandria throughout the ages, including the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic eras.

  • Lunch at a local restaurant.

Fort Qaitbey (The Citadel of Qaitbey):

The island of Pharos was a major port having two huge harbors. The Fort was built in the 1480's by Sultan Qaitbey, Parts of the remains of the lighthouse can be seen in the construction of the old fort. One of the seven wonders of the ancient World.

Antoniadis Villa and its Gardens:

The Villa of Antoniadis is a very famous and important site in Alexandria, and yet is not frequented by many tourists. They include the Antoniadis Garden, the Flower Garden, the Zoological and Botanical Gardens and the Nouzaba (Nuzha) Garden, it also includes many kinds of birds that let many of the tourist like to watch them they called Birds Watchers.

The Revival of the Ancient Library of Alexandria:

The design Concept is a simple circle inclined towards the sea, partly submerged in a pool of water, the image of the Egyptian sun, that in Contemporary terms will illuminate the world and human civilization. The revival of the Ancient Library of Alexandria Project aims at Building a universal modern public library to be a center of culture, Science and academic research.

Transfer back to the Hotel in Cairo.

Rate includes:

  • Round trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
  • English speaking Guide
  • Sites entrance fees
  • Lunch during tour.

Duration: 12 hours

Price: USD 140