Catacombs and the library of Alexandria

Tour Highlights

• Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa
• Visit the library of Alexandria
• Enjoy the old city center of Alexandria
• Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo break

Tour Details

This female-guided tour provides an immersive experience into the rich history, architecture, and cultural heritage of Alexandria. Participants not only learn about the city's past but also gain insights into its contemporary life and traditions.

After being picked up from your hotel, you will travel to Alexandria. You will first visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, which is the largest Roman Cemetery and consists of three levels cut into rock. Next, you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria, complete with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East Harbor of Alexandria. You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar, where you will stop for a photo break.

Your next stop will be to the library of Alexandria, which is the biggest library in the world, consisting of 8 million books. You can 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 the president Saddat Museum, and impressions of Alexandria Museum.

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 downtown and the local historical architecture which has Baroque-style designs and Italian and French-style properties.

The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque(Photo Stop), as well as the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbor where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. You will then continue to see the outside of Quaitbay Castle, which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

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.

It is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Alexandria for its beach, Corniche walk and parks.

Tour Include

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-condition car
• Live Expert English Tour Guide
• Entrance fees (if option selected)

Tour Exclude

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Important Notes

• Please bring your ID card

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.