Alexandria Private Tour: Explore Greco-Roman Museum and Other Historic Sites
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Al Attarin
Embark on a private tour of Alexandria and discover its rich history. Visit the Greco-Roman Museum, Catacombs, and Bibliotheca, explore ancient sites like Fort Qaitbay and Pompey Pillar, and marvel at the stunning Saint Mark Cathedral. Book now!
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Graeco-Roman Museum - Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria contains indeed a big variety of coins from different countries . It indeed is a fascinating record of Civilization . Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria contains hundreds of precious antiques. The most valuable ones in the museum are as follows : Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria Room 1: In this room, we can see the beautiful alabaster Good Shepherd. Its large eyes and flat, regular of the robe is a development from the Coptic style. Moreover, part of the hall displays artifacts from the Monastery of St. Menas, west of Alexandria . Room 2 also contains many architectural elements from early Christian buildings. it also has the central basket capital is a typical Coptic art . Graeco Roman Museum Alexandria Room 3 has magnificent collection of metal, silver and gold. The silver torso of Aphrodite dates from the 2nd century. Moreover, there is a varied collection of ancient jewelry with different magnificent colors .
What's Included
  • Entry/Admission to Stanely Bridge
  • Entry/Admission to Saint Mark Cathedral
  • Pick up & Drop off service included
  • Guidance from an experienced Egyptologist
  • Entry/Admission to Abu El Abbas Mosque
  • Enjoy a personalized experience on a Private Tour
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Sightseeing opportunity at Pompay’s Pillar
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Airport & Airport Hotels pick up requires extra $10 per person
Additional Information

Begin your journey with a pickup from your designated location by your guide. Continue to the impressive Bibliotheca, currently the largest library in the world with a collection of 8 million books, standing on the former site of the historic lighthouse, regarded as one of the ancient world’s seven wonders. Next, explore the Catacombs dating back to the 3rd century, a site that reflects a blend of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art. Proceed to the Egypt Graeco-Roman Museum, which displays relics from the intriguing era where Greek, Roman, and Egyptian cultures converged. Following this, visit the stalwart Fort Qaitbay, founded in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay. The itinerary continues to the venerable Saint Mark Cathedral, the earliest church in Egypt. Also included is a visit to the Abu El Abbas mosque, erected in 1775 atop the 13th-century tomb of Sheikh Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi. The tour takes you to the iconic Stanely Bridge next. You’ll also catch a glimpse of Pompey pillar, pausing to capture photographs from the exterior. The excursion concludes with a return to your drop-off point.

Location
Graeco-Roman Museum
Cancellation Policy

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

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Z6846riericb
Dec 3, 2023
Must visit Greco-Roman Museum ! - Nice places to visit especially The Greco-Roman Museum which was amazing place to visit. Inside it , we saw videos on projectors there showing how the monuments are extracted from under seas which was fascinating. Bibliotheca also is an amazing place to visit . Overall, all the tour is wonderful.
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V9342ktpatriciaj
Nov 10, 2023
Perfect Private tour to Alexandria! - My guide Youssef and driver Mohamed were on time, they picked me up from my hotel. I Enjoyed visiting Greco-Ruman Museum which is just re-opened I also like visiting the another sightseeings . My guide was so excellent he explained everything and answered all my questions also the car was so comfortable and driver is perfect. The company also stayed in contact with me before and during the whole tour to confirm that everything was okay. Overall you should not miss this tour
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Mrmrk2023
Nov 4, 2023
Good trip - Guide Ghada & driver Ali were perfect . They were on time and made the tour amazing . Ghada is excellent . We highly recommend this tour .
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Mrmrr2022
Nov 4, 2023
Nice trip - Great tour with great Guide Medhat . We enjoyed our tour so much specially the most amazing Greco-Roman Amphitheatre which is fascinating . Our guide is on time and the car is so comfortable . Thanks so much .
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