Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour in Alexandria. First, visit the Greek and Roman Museum in Alexandria, which boasts an impressive array of artefacts dating back to ancient Greek and Roman eras, featuring notable pieces such as the statue of Alexander the Great, Roman emperors' relics, and mummies from these Greek and Roman periods. This museum provides a diverse collection of masterpieces spanning from the 3rd century BC to the 7th century AD, offering a captivating journey through history with immersive narratives and contextual insights.
Then visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
You will also drive by Pompey's Pillar and stop for a photo (it was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century).
Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world - now with 8 million books. Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby.
You will visit President Sadat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Note: Alexandria Library is closed on every public holiday.
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark - the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old city centre and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.
Optional lunch at a modern fish restaurant
You will also drive by Abbo Elabbas Mosque (Photo stop) the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat sweets floss. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing.