Experience a luxurious tour of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the legendary city founded by Alexander the Great. Explore its vast collection of books and immerse yourself in its stunning architecture and historical sites.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Your private guide and driver will pick you up in a private minivan to visit the Alexandria library. This library can hold up to eight million books, with the main reading room spanning 20,000 square meters across eleven cascading levels. The complex also includes a conference center, specialized libraries for maps, multimedia, the blind and visually impaired, young people, and children, four museums, four art galleries for temporary exhibitions, 15 permanent exhibitions, a planetarium, and a manuscript restoration laboratory. The library’s architecture is remarkable, featuring a main reading room under a 32-meter-high glass-paneled roof, tilted towards the sea like a sundial, and measuring approximately 160 meters in diameter. The walls are made of gray Aswan granite, engraved with characters from 120 different human scripts. The collections at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina were donated from around the world. The library is closed on Fridays.
- Fort Qaitbey - Next, you will visit The Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fort on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. Built by the Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay to protect Alexandria from the Crusaders, the Citadel is a large and imposing structure with high walls and numerous towers. It is one of the most significant castles in the Mediterranean, covering about 2 hectares. The Citadel has a rich and eventful history, described as “one of the most impressive medieval fortifications in the world,” having been involved in numerous battles and sieges over the centuries.
- St. Mark’s Cathedral in Alexandria - The oldest church in Africa.
- Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - You will also see an old funfair where children enjoy various rides.
- Pick up & drop off
- Private transportation
- Egyptologist Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Start your day with your guide meeting you at Alexandria Port or your hotel, holding a sign with your names. Begin by visiting the Alexandria Library in this legendary city founded by Alexander the Great. The library boasts thousands of books and has shelf space for eight million volumes. Its main reading room spans 20,000 square meters across eleven cascading levels. The complex also includes a conference center, specialized libraries for maps, multimedia, the blind and visually impaired, young people, and children; four museums; four art galleries for temporary exhibitions; 15 permanent exhibitions; and a planetarium. The main reading room is tilted towards the sea like a sundial. Next, visit the Cathedral founded by St. Mark the Evangelist. You will also visit the Abu el Abbas Mosque, which is influenced by the architecture of Old Cairo. Additionally, you will pass by Fort Qaitbay before returning to the port or your hotel.
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