Alexandria was the capital of Egypt, built by Alexander the Great and named after him. It is Egypt's second-largest city. So if you are looking for Egypt day trips and excursions, check our Alexandria excursions.
The city has many attractions for tourists and the locals too. The city is the main summer resort for millions of people. Alexandria was the capital of Egypt during the Greek and Roman periods. One can find many important attractions in Alexandria.
Some of the most important historical areas of Alexandria:
Qaitbay fort: One of the oldest Islamic landmarks in Alexandria, which receives large numbers of tourists throughout the year. Built in 1477 on top of the same location of the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Alexandria Library: It is considered one of the largest libraries in the world. It serves as a center for different cultures, arts, and civilizations around the world. The library was opened in 2002 as a revival of the ancient library of the city
Roman Theatre: It is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Alexandria and dates back to the Roman era.
There are many more attractions such as the catacombs, the Pompey’s pillar, Muntazah Park and the national park.
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Start your Alexandria day tours with a breakfast meal in front of the sea then start your tour by visiting the popular attractions of Alexandria such as Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, Montazah Palace, and travel to Al Alamein to visit the War Museum there.
Yes, in a one-day tour in Alexandria, you can enjoy the major things to do there such as trying the seafood meal in the famous restaurant and visiting the popular attractions such as the Roman Theater, Qaitbay Citadel, the Lighthouse, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and more to do in your Egypt day tours plan.
It's better to have a private tour guide to show you the real Alexandria and tell you about the attractions' stories and history, check out our guided Alexandria day tours and make the best of your day.
Yes, Cairo is very close to Alexandria so enjoy Cairo day tours from Alexandria and visit the popular attractions in Cairo such as Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili.
The Great Library of Alexandria, the biggest in the ancient world, the Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages among Alexandria's most well-known attractions.
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Our trip to was wonderful. The accommodations and travel was seamlessly arranged by customer service rep, Mona, and we visited so many of the famous Egyptian antiquities. I would not have done the trip without the very knowledgeable guides, Ashraf and Mamdouh
