Take off on a majestic full-day tour of Alexandria, Egypt. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Accompanied by a licensed Egyptologist and a university graduate guide, explore the palace of the last king of Egypt. Gaze upon the Ruler Farouk Palace, set among groomed grass and countless flowerbeds, which bears tribute to the once-glorious life of Egypt's final king. Visit the Great Library of Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most important libraries in the ancient world. Last but not least, take a walk through the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century defensive castle located on the Mediterranean Sea shore, and sample the local cuisine.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Egyptologist guide services
Private transport in air-conditioned vehicle
Admission fee to Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Adults: 3.10 EUR, Students: 0.50 EUR)
Admission fee to Citadel of Qaitbay (3.60 EUR)
Local noon lunch
Full Day Alexandria tour with a licensed Egyptologist guide
Alexandria
About
Take off on a majestic full-day tour of Alexandria, Egypt. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Accompanied by a licensed Egyptologist and a university graduate guide, explore the palace of the last king of Egypt. Gaze upon the Ruler Farouk Palace, set among groomed grass and countless flowerbeds, which bears tribute to the once-glorious life of Egypt's final king. Visit the Great Library of Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most important libraries in the ancient world. Last but not least, take a walk through the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century defensive castle located on the Mediterranean Sea shore, and sample the local cuisine.
Highlights
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Egyptologist guide services
Private transport in air-conditioned vehicle
Admission fee to Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Adults: 3.10 EUR, Students: 0.50 EUR)
Admission fee to Citadel of Qaitbay (3.60 EUR)
Local noon lunch
Itinerary
1
King Farouk Palace
King Farouk Palace, nestled among the groomed grass and countless flowerbeds, bears tribute to the once-glorious life of Egypt's final king. Be prepared to witness eye-catching scenery.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
You will see the most famous library of Classical antiquity, the Library of Alexandria. It was a part of the Alexandrian Museum, a research organization in Alexandria, Egypt.
2 hours
3
Kayetbai
The citadel's largest stones, which forms the lintel and doorway of its entry, as well as the red granite columns of the mosque within the walls. It was most likely recovered from the massive tower that originally stood here. Enjoy at Citadel of Qaitbay. If needed, you can eat at local restaurants and explore local gastronomic specialties.
