Archaeological Day Tour

Tour Highlights

• Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa
• See the Roman Amphitheater & The Library of Alexandria Manuscripts museum
• Stop for a photo at Pompay's Pillar
• Visit the oldest church in Africa
• See the site of the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Tour Details

First, you will be picked up from your hotel before visiting the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery. Then, visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments. Drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo.

Your next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world. Visit its open court, manuscripts museum, president Saddat Museum, and the impressions of Alexandria Museum.

Afterwards, visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa as well as the Abbo Elabbas Mosque (photo stop). Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse

The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria. The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.

Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.

On your way back you will pass by the famous bridge of Stanley - the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, then travel in comfort back to your hotel in .

Tour Include

• Entrance fees (if option selected)
• All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
• Expert tour guide
• All Service charges and taxes

Tour Exclude

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Important Notes

Know before you go

• Please wear comfortable shoes and bring sunglasses and a hat
• Please note that the Library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and on public holidays

Meeting point

• Make sure to check your email for instructions and credentials to access the tour.

The tour is not suitable for

• Elderly and pregnant women.