About This Tour

Day Trip to Alexandria Sights from Alexandria Port

Discover the lasting beauty of Alexandria on a guided shore excursion with a knowledgeable EGY Smart Travel representative. This tour leads you through some of the city’s most famous historical attractions, from ancient Roman monuments to impressive Islamic architecture. Visit the remarkable Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, view the famous Pompey’s Pillar, and explore the grand Qaitbay Citadel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy a comfortable lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a landmark that reflects Alexandria’s legendary cultural history. The tour also includes a short stop at the beautiful Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque, giving you a closer look at the city’s rich Islamic heritage. After a memorable day filled with history, culture, and discovery, you will be transferred comfortably back to your cruise ship at Alexandria Port.

Step 01 :

Port Pickup & Tour Start

Meet your Wonders Travel representative and expert tour guide at Alexandria Port, then begin your private guided tour around the city.

Step 02 :

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Explore one of the world’s most remarkable Roman burial sites, believed to date back to the 2nd century AD.
This historic site is known for its unusual combination of ancient Egyptian and Roman artistic styles and architectural details.

Step 03 :

Pompey’s Pillar

Visit this famous granite column, which was constructed in 302 AD in honor of Emperor Diocletian.
Rising around 25 meters high, it is considered one of Egypt’s unique ancient monuments and is often associated with General Pompey.

Step 04 :

Qaitbay Citadel

Discover the magnificent Qaitbay Citadel, built in 1477 AD along the Mediterranean shoreline.
This historic fortress was constructed on the location of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria and features impressive Islamic design, along with valuable historical elements.

Step 05 :

Lunch Break

Enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria before continuing your sightseeing experience.

Step 06 :

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Visit the modern Library of Alexandria, officially opened in 2002.
This important cultural landmark celebrates Alexandria’s historic legacy and contains an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, and artifacts representing different periods of Egyptian history.

Step 07 :

Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque Short Stop

Enjoy a short stop at the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, originally built in 1307 AD.
The mosque is admired for its beautiful Islamic architecture and is said to have inspired the design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Step 08 :

Return to Alexandria Port

After completing your tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your cruise ship at Alexandria Port.

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