Unforgettable full day excursion to Alexandria showing the best of Egypt's second largest city.
Departure
in the early morning with our guide to the Mediterranean coast, through the
WadiNatrum valley to the legendary city of Alexandria, which was founded by
Alexander the Great as he passed through Egypt in his attempt to conquer the
world.
It
is the second most important city in Egypt after Cairo, it combines the
Egyptian, Arab, Mediterranean and Greco-Roman characteristics. It is
characterized by its battered belle époque buildings, its cafes with views of
the Mediterranean, its fish and seafood restaurants, and various entertainment
and relaxation options.
It
was known for its great library, the largest in the world and also for one of
the seven wonders of the ancient world, its lighthouse, located on the island
of Pharos. Visit of the city in which we can enjoy The Library of Alexandria,
the new Library, promoted by Unesco, was inaugurated in 2003. We will see the
Pilar el Pompeyo, with its more than 25 meters high and built among the
monuments of the Sarapium in AD 297 in honor of the Emperor Diocletian. Then to
the Kom El Shokafa Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery in the city, the
construction of which dates back to the early 2nd century AD. and it is a mix
between Pharaonic and Roman art. We will continue to the Roman amphitheater,
one of the most recent discoveries in Alexandria. The visit will include a
lunch in a restaurant.
In the afternoon departure to Cairo, arrival
and accommodation.
Spanish speaking tour guide.
Transfers by air-conditioned modern vehicle.
Assistance by our representative.
Entrance tickets.
Expenses and personal extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips