• Ancient Roman Theater, Alexandria - Begin with a pickup from Alexandria by an expert tour guide and embark on a full-day tour exploring the top attractions in Alexandria. Start the day by visiting the Roman Theater. Roman theaters evolved from earlier Greek theaters, with much of their architectural influence stemming from Greek designs. Unlike Greek theaters, Roman theaters were typically constructed on their own foundations rather than on earthen works or hillsides and were fully enclosed. These theaters were built throughout the Roman Empire, from Spain to the Middle East, showcasing unique Roman architectural features.

• Qaitbay Castle - The Qaitbay Citadel is a significant fortification on the Mediterranean Sea’s coast. Constructed by the Mamluk Sultan al-Ashraf Abu al-Nasr Qaitbay between 882 AH/1477 AD and 884/1479 AD, it was built over the ruins of Alexandria’s Lighthouse to defend against naval attacks. The citadel, made of limestone, covers an area of approximately 17,550 m2 and is surrounded by an outer wall with defense towers. Inside, an inner wall encloses the courtyard, which includes rooms used as barracks and storage. The entrance leads to the courtyard, where the main tower is located in the northwest. This massive three-floored square fort features half-circular towers at each corner, with balconies for city defense. A nearby tank provided water for soldiers and horses.

• Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Latin for ‘Library of Alexandria’; Egyptian Arabic: مكتبة الإسكندرية, romanized: Maktabet al-Eskendereyya, pronounced [mækˈtæb(e)t eskendeˈɾejjæ]) (BA) is a prominent library and cultural center on the Mediterranean Sea’s shore in Alexandria, Egypt. It commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, once one of the world’s largest libraries, lost in antiquity. The idea to revive the old library began in 1974 when a committee from Alexandria University selected a site for the new library. Construction started in 1995, and after an investment of approximately US$220 million, the complex was officially opened on 16 October 2002. In 2009, the library received a donation of 500,000 books from the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), making it the sixth-largest Francophone library globally. The library has shelf space for eight million books, with the main reading room.

• Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a historical archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt, recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The necropolis comprises a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues, and archaeological artifacts from the Pharaonic funerary cult, influenced by Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman styles. The catacombs blend Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultural elements; some statues are Egyptian in style but wear Roman attire and hairstyles, while other features share a similar style. A circular staircase, used to transport deceased bodies, leads down into the tombs carved into the bedrock during the Antonine emperors’ era (2nd century CE). The site served as a burial chamber from the 2nd to the 4th century and was rediscovered in 1900 when a donkey accidentally fell into the access shaft.

• Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is a historic mosque in Alexandria, Egypt, named after the 13th-century mystic Abu’l Abbas al-Mursi, who is buried there along with members of the Ashraf family. Abul Abbas al-Mursi passed away in 1286 and was interred in a small cemetery in Bab al-Bahr. A small qubba was later built over it, which developed into a shrine. In 1307, a mosque was constructed over the shrine, funded by Zain al-Din al-Qattan, a merchant and Sufi shaykh of Alexandria. The Mamluk emir of Alexandria rebuilt the mosque in 1477. In 1934, King Fouad I ordered the creation of a mosque square, covering about 3,200 square meters, to include the mosque-shrines of Al-Busiri and Yaqut al-Arshy, with the mosque of Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi at the center. The building was renovated and extensively rebuilt.

The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Alexandria.

• Private transportation
• Entry fees
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Tipping

• Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.