Overnight Tour to Alexandria and Alamain from Cairo

Alexandria Sightseeing Tour

Around 7.00 am , checking out your hotel in Cairo, then You will be escorted in an air conditioned vehicle from your hotel towards Alexandria (about 3.30 Hrs. Driving) where you will meet your tour guide in Alexandria to discover the beauty and the Greco Roman civilization within a day-tour starting with visiting the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa which are considered one of the wonders of the middle ages . It's the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, with three tiers of tombs that could accommodate up to 300 corpses. The cemetery originally was dug to be a private cemetery for one family ,then it was converted to be a public cemetery the architecture of the tombs mirrors Greco-Roman styles. This can be seen in the wall decoration, which shows a unique combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions. People are buried here in sarcophagi, in shelves, and in urns of ashes after cremation.

Then, You will go to get a photo stop at (Qaitbey’s Citadel) which is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D.; The Citadel is situated at the entrance of the eastern harbour on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After that going to visit The Roman Amphitheatre which is Located in the heart of Alexandria, Kom el-Dikka is an extensive Roman theatrical and residential complex. It includes the only known Roman amphitheater in Egypt, an impressively well-preserved structure composed of thirteen terraces. This was constructed in the traditional Greek style. Then going to enjoy the vast space of Montazah Royal Palaces and Gardens which belonging to the royal family of Mohamed Ali Pasha from Khedive Abbas Helmy II till King Farouk I.In our way to the gardens will cross Stanley Bridge, one of the gorgeous modern buildings in Alexandria. You will wander around the 3000 meters wide gardens containing a huge selection of trees and plants and some of them are quite rare. Some of the tropical plants are still in good shape although they have been planted more than 75 years ago.

We will end our amazing tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria Library (visit its open court + free museums), the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. The beginning of reconstruct the library started at the late 80s of the last century. The design of the modern library of Alexandria consisted of four underground stores and six upper stores. The special shape of the modern library of Alexandria is considered a special architectural germ. The library the history of the library and the city of Alexandria and the Egyptian history as a whole, The cultures of the Arab world, Africa, and the Mediterranean countries , and The culture, ideas, and civilization of the whole world Location.

After finishing the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Alexandria to check in and stay overnight.

Tour to Alamain / Back to Cairo

After breakfast , checking out your hotel in Alexandria, then Our Egypt Tailor Made Tour Guide will pick you from your hotel by air conditioned vehicle to travel to Alamain city (about 100 km south from Alexandria) where some of the battles of World War II were held there.You will start by visiting the Military Museum of World War II which displays the weapons, Tanks, flights, bikes and the outfits of the soldiers from the different forces during this war. Also the descriptions actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are displayed.

You will have your lunch on the way then you will continue your way to the West of Al Alamein a beautiful town overlooking the Mediterranean sea to visit the WW II Cemeteries where you will witness the tombs of the soldiers of the Commonwealth forces,Greek, Italian and German forces.

After this tour you will start your way back to Cairo , and after arrival you will proceed to your hotel in Cairo to check in and stay overnight.