Category: Egypt Shore Excursions Alexandria Shore Excursions
Tour Highlights : Kom EL Shoqafa catacomb , Bibliotheca Alexandria, Montaza Gardens
Duration : – 1 Day Trip
Type : – Private trip – Sharing trip ( upon request )
Pick up : – From Alexandria Port
Drop Off : To Alexandria port or any other port in Egypt
Just after arrival to Alexandria port in front of your cruise ship you will find your tour guide waiting for you with a sign to start your Alexandria shore excursions , As soon as you come out from Port of Alexandria, you’ll see huge statue made of bronze for the founder of Modern Egypt named Mohamed Ali, then you will notice huge marble structure directly in front of the Mediterranean , known as the the unknown soldier area for the remaining of soldiers dead in the wars and no one know them , you can found army soldiers standing as respecting to that area .
First stop will be at Kom El Shoqafa catacomb, consists of 3 levels funerary complex related to the 2nd Century A.D.
After, enjoy 2 photostop , first will be in front of the citadel of Qaitbay considered the guard of Alexandria from sea attackers long time ago and the place where the famous lighthouse considered from the seven wonders of the world was built before , Proceeding to next stop photo in front one of the famous Architecture Islamic designs in Alexandria , which is Abu Al Abbas mosque built on 13th century .
Next, you will visit Alexandria big library known as Bibliotheca Alexandria, considered one of the most unusual architectural masterpieces of the twenty first century. A tour guide from the library will take you through demonstration tour inside Alexandria Library.
Last stop will be at Montazah Garden the royal palace of the last king of Egypt, King Farouk, after, enjoy a unique drive through Alexandria Beach front until you return to your cruise ship.
Tour Includes: –
– Pick up and drop off in front of your cruise ship in the port.
– Transfers will be private air condition vehicle.
– Egyptology private tour guide with you all the trip .
– Entrance tickets for the all the included mentioned sightseeing above.
Tour Excludes: –
– Egypt Visa
– Tipping Kitty
– Any extras not mentioned
Notes: –
Order of the tour may vary, but all to be covered.
Entering Kom El Shoqafa catacomb will be through spiral staircase with about wide 110 steps.
