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Day Trip to Alexandria Sights from Alexandria Port
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Day Trip to Alexandria Sights from Alexandria Port
A day trip from Alexandria Port to Alexandria feels like a real escape to a historic seaside town. You can see old Greco Roman sights that most people rarely get to notice. This tour is arranged by New Travel Dynamics.
You will travel with an Egyptologist guide who explains the sites in a clear way. There is also a private air conditioned car for your group. The vehicle is set up for a smooth trip from start to finish.
On the route, you visit the Alexandria Library, the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque, and Qaitbay Citadel. Stops are planned so you can enjoy each place without rushing too much.
After you finish the visits, you head back by car to Alexandria Port. If you want to see the standout parts of ancient Egypt in one day, this excursion is a good match.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Day Trip to Alexandria from Alexandria Port
Day 1:
Day Trip to Alexandria from Alexandria Port
The New Travel Dynamics representative and your guide will pick you up from the port. Begin your guided tour to visit:
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
The very rare Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a Roman burial ground that became one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages. It holds the remains of a family tomb from the 2nd century AD. The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa gained fame because it blends Egyptian and Roman artistic style and architecture.
Pompeys Pillar
The magnificent Pillar of Pompey dates back to 302 AD. Is the only pillar of its kind in Egypt. The Pillar of Pompey is an 82‑foot (25‑meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian. May also hold the remains of General Pompey.
Qaitbay Citadel
The blessed Qaitbay Citadel is a fortress built in 1477 AD by Sultan Al‑Ashraf Qa'it Bay on the Mediterranean coast. The Qaitbay Citadel sits on the historic spot that once had the great lighthouse of Alexandria. The Qaitbay Citadel displays a collection of Islamic designs and artifacts.
Lunch Time
Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant in Alexandria then visit:
Alexandria Library
The Bibliotheca of Alexandria showcases the cultural and historical wealth of the timeless city of Alexandria. Inaugurated in 2002 the Alexandria Library holds a collection of books, artifacts and rare items that span the long history of Egypt.
The tour includes a stop to visit:
Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque
The incredible Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque was built in 1307 AD and offers insight into a captivating example of Islamic architectural design and decoration. The Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque inspired the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Finally you will be transferred back, to your cruise at Alexandria Port.
Included / Excluded
Inclusion
- Get pickup from Alexandria Port and go back after the trip.
- You will use a private car with a driver for all transfers.
- A private Egyptologist guide is included.
- Mineral water is available in the vehicle during the tour.
- Lunch is covered for your day trip.
- Entrance tickets are included for every place listed in the sightseeing plan.
- Service charges and taxes are included too.
Exclusion
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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On Alexandria shore excursions you will spend an unforgettable excursion exploring the Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria library, Catacombs of Kom El Soqafa, and more attractions in Alexandria, you can also explore more attractions near Alexandria such as touring Al Alamein or Cairo.
Through the Middle Ages, Alexandria remained a port of critical importance. The city, which was conquered by Muslim Arab soldiers in 642 AD, benefited from its new access to the early Islamic Caliphate's commerce networks, which were spreading throughout northern Africa and Central Asia.
There are a lot of highlights to explore from Alexandria shore excursions especially in Cairo due to the close distance, most of tourists visit the Pyramids of Giza and Khan El Khalili from Alexandria Port.
Most likely time to enjoy Alexandria shore excursions, late September to early November and March and April are the ideal seasons to visit Alexandria. You can swim in a pool or the sea without getting too heated.
Dynamics offers a full-day guided tour departing from Alexandria Port includes stops at Giza Pyramids and Sakkara as well as a shopping excursion to the enchanting, historically significant Khan El-Khalili bazaar. In only one day, visit all of the nation's most famous pyramids, including the oldest stepped building in existence.
There are 179 kilometers by car between Alexandria and the Great Pyramid at Giza.
When you arrive at the Alexandria port, Dynamics Travel will meet you and take you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your tour to El Alamein, which is 120 kilometers to the west of Alexandria.
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