• Cairo - The journey begins with a pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by a tour guide, followed by a transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, which is 220 km from Cairo. Arrival in Alexandria is around 10 am, where the day tour commences. Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city and the largest on the Mediterranean coast, located at the western edge of the Nile River delta. Founded around 331 BC by Alexander the Great, it quickly became a major center of Hellenic civilization, eventually replacing Memphis, now part of Greater Cairo, as Egypt’s capital. Known internationally as the “Bride of the Mediterranean,” Alexandria is a favored tourist destination and a significant industrial hub due to its natural gas and oil pipelines from Suez.

• Corniche - The Corniche (Egyptian Arabic: الكرنيش, El Kornesh) is a scenic waterfront promenade in Alexandria, Egypt, running along the Eastern Harbour. It serves as one of the main traffic corridors in Alexandria. Officially named “26 of July Road” west of Mansheya and “El Geish Road” east of it, these names are seldom used.

Designed by Italian-Egyptian architect Pietro Avoscani in 1870, the western end begins at the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. It stretches over ten miles, ending at Montaza.

• Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Roman theatres evolved from earlier Greek theatres, with much of their architectural influence coming from the Greeks. While similar to other buildings, Roman theatres have distinct differences, such as being constructed on their own foundations rather than on earthen works or hillsides, and being fully enclosed on all sides.

• Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The tour includes a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, which feature tombs on three levels and the Tri-cilium, where relatives would sit on stone benches to honor the deceased. The site includes reliefs of bearded serpents and 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek and Anubis in Roman armor.

• Alexandria Library - The Great Library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. The concept of a universal library in Alexandria may have been suggested by Demetrius of Phalerum, an exiled Athenian statesman, to Ptolemy I Soter, who likely initiated plans for the Library, though it was probably constructed during the reign of his son, Ptolemy II Philadelphus. The Library amassed a vast collection of papyrus scrolls, thanks to the Ptolemaic kings’ aggressive and well-funded text acquisition policies. Estimates of the number of scrolls range from 40,000 to 400,000 at its peak.

• Qaytbay Castle - The Citadel of Qaitbay (or the Fort of Qaitbay; Arabic: قلعة قايتباي) is a 15th-century defensive fortress on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria, Egypt. Constructed between 1477 and 1479 AD (882–884 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay, the Citadel is located on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the entrance of the Eastern Harbour.

• Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque (Arabic: جامع أبو العباس المرسي) is a historic mosque in Alexandria, named after the 13th-century mystic Abu’l Abbas al-Mursi, who is interred there along with members of the Ashraf family.

• Alexandria - The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Cairo, returning you to the city.

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

• Gratuities

Embark on a cultural adventure with our Corniche of Alexandria Day Tour. Start your day at the Roman Theater, where you can imagine the grandeur of ancient performances. Delve into the depths of the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, a burial site that reflects Alexandria’s diverse history. Visit the iconic Alexandria Library, a hub of learning and creativity. Continue on to the imposing Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Conclude your tour at El Mursi Abu Elabas Mosque, where you can admire the beauty of Islamic architecture. Experience the best of Alexandria’s past and present on this enriching tour.

• Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
• 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.