Best Of Alexandria

OVERVIEW

Relish a comprehensive overview of Alexandria’s most storied landmarks on this captivating tour that includes a delicious lunch. Descend into the intriguing Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where more than 300 souls were interred, and discover splendid sculptures of Egyptian gods. Wonder at towering Pompey’s Pillar, an astounding red Aswan granite column honoring the powerful emperor Diocletian and the largest Roman triumphal monolith outside Rome and Constantinople. You’ll delight in the captivating 4th-century Roman amphitheater, where up to 800 spectators thrilled to musical performances, and admire its well-preserved white marble steps and mosaic flooring. At the sophisticated new Library of Alexandria, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, learn that its design was conceived through cooperation between Egypt and UNESCO to honor the original, and admire the bold architecture featuring a massive circular structure with a tilting roof. After enjoying lunch at a popular restaurant with expansive sea views, continue to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress overlooking the glittering Mediterranean. Take in the sumptuously ornate Abu El Abbas Mosque, a stunning example of Islamic architecture, and grasp Egypt’s complex history at the Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial, honoring brave souls who lost their lives.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore three tiers of burial chambers from the 2nd century BC in the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
• Gaze at awe-inspiring Pompey’s Pillar, a soaring monument to the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
• View the magnificent 4th-century Roman amphitheater, which seated around 800 spectators.
• Savor a delicious lunch at a specially selected restaurant with views of the Mediterranean Sea.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.