Highlights of Alexandria

by coach & on foot

Lying northwest of the Nile Delta, Alexandria is the largest port in the Arab Republic of Egypt, one of the major summer resorts on the Mediterranean Sea. Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE, Alexandria is the shining Pearl of the Mediterranean.

Your coach will depart from the pier for a drive through colourful, busy streets viewing sometimes tired, but beautiful architecture and experiencing the charming aura and nostalgia of yesteryear. You will pass the bronze equestrian statue of Muhammad Ali, widely considered as the founder of modern Egypt. You will also pass the elegant marble edifice dedicated to the Unknown Soldier.

Your first stop will be for a visit to the eerie, yet intriguing Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria’s most fascinating historical sites. This unique burial site dating from the 2nd century CE. As you wander through the subterranean chambers, you will see stunning tombs, sarcophagi, and sculptures that tell stories from the past.

Your next stop is for a visit to Bibliotheca Alexandria. Inaugurated in 2002, it is built on the same site the famous Library of Alexandria was established by Ptolemy in 288 BC. The library was designed to be one of the most unique and unusual architectural structures of the modern world, reflecting the architectural genius of the 21st century. You will enjoy an inside visit, guided by the library’s own guides.

Your exploration of the city continues with a short photo stop to view Qait Bey Fort, built on the original site of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. A further photo stop will be made at the impressive Abu Al Abbas Mosque, one of the city’s most important historic mosques and a beautiful monument to Alexandria’s most beloved Muslim saint – Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas.