Alexandria Sightseeing Tour from Alexandria Port

Join the shore excursion, Alexandria Sightseeing Tour from Alexandria Port, to see the sights and wonder of the City of Alexandria. Alexandria is the second-largest city in Egypt, and is the country's largest seaport, serving about 80% of Egypt's imports and exports. Founded around a small pharaonic town, Alexandria been in the ancient times one of the most famous cities in the world.

Itinerary

From the Alexandria Port, a 123EgyptTours.com representative will pick you in front of the cruise exit door. From there transfer to shore locations in Alexandria, see the Catacombs of Kum El Shukafa, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. This archeological site dates back to the early Roman period. It was discovered in 1900 after a searching period of about 12 years.

From the Catacombs proceed to see Pompey's Pillar, which dates back to the 3rd century. It is approximately 25m r ed Aswan granite column with a circumference of 9m. The column is the last of the remaining relics of the Seraphium Temple.

Continue the tour of Alexandria’s shores at Qaitbay citadel, situated on the entrance to Alexandria's eastern harbor. This citadel is an exact replica of the famous Lighthouse with the same name. After this enjoy some lunch at the local SEA-FOOD restaurant.

After a hefty lunch, move onto Alexandria Library, which contain copy of approximately every book published in the world. This makes the library one of the greatest literary sites in the world. The tour includes short stop in front of Morsy Abul Abbas famous mosque, which is one of the most sacred and famous mosques all over Egypt and the World. Have some relaxing time walking around the Montazah Palace and its Green Gardens. Finally, you will transfer back to your cruise in Alexandria Port.