Why choose this Alexandria tour ?

Start your day with Our Guide waiting you inside Alexandria Port /Hotel holding a sign showing your names then we will visit the bibliotheca Alexandrina , the open court to see the statue of Alexander the Great ,the statue of Ptolemy the first and The museums of the Library then you will visit the catacombs of kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery then you pass by Pompay Pillar then you will visit Montaza Gardens . we will also visit the church of St. Mark Cathedral– the oldest church in Africa also visit Ancient Roman Amphitheatre which was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960.
Also pass by the Naval Unknown Soldier then you will be back to your drop off location.



Make the most of your Alexandria adventure

What makes Mirette Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria hotels and Alexandria Port a unique experience ?

You will be picked up by your Private Guide & Driver in your Private Car then you will go ahead to Montaza Gardens .
Montazah Palace was built in 1892 by Khedive Abbas Hilmi II as one of the royal palaces in Egypt, Specifically in Alexandria, And when the palace was built Khedive Abbas Hilmi II used it for hunting and residence for his companion.

The larger Al-Haramlik Palace and royal gardens were added to the Montazah Palace grounds by King Fuad I in 1932, as a summer palace, Then the royal family in Egypt exploited the palace to spend the summer vacation in it.

Then you will visit the oldest church in africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

Then you will also visit the open court to see the statue of Alexander the Great ,the statue of Ptolemy the first and The museums of the Library.
The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers, and is home to a collection of brilliant museums. You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Bibliotheca is closed on Friday

catacombs of kom El Shokafa are the largest Roman Cemetery . n the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, you can find artifacts from many different times that have been kept in great shape. Some of these things are ancient Egyptian and Roman tomb inscriptions. In the year 1900, a donkey accident led to the discovery of carved tombs and burial chambers in a cave.

One of the greatest places you will pass by . you can also stop to take photo there

It is located in the Mansheya area in Alexandria and was built by the Italian community in Alexandria as a kind of tribute to Khedive Ismail due to his great role in achieving a developmental and urban renaissance in Egypt during his reign between 1863 AD and 1879 AD and also as a kind of tribute to Egypt due to its hosting of the last king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III, after He deposed him and chose Alexandria to reside there, and his design was similar to the memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Venice Square in the Italian capital, Rome.

The amphitheatre of Alexandria was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. When the Egyptian government was getting ready to set one its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka, one of the workers found solid column underneath the dust and sand during preparing the location by engineers. Immediately, an excavation team where down the location to examine what have been found. The Roman theatre was a very important discovery in the 20th century. It was proven that the theatre was built since the 4th A.D century and was used up until the 7th century passing by the Roman, byzantine and Islamic eras

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


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  • Mirette Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria hotels and Alexandria Port
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  • Egyptologist Guide

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  • Gratitudes
  • lunch
  • In case of french / Spanish / German Guide , there will be extra fee 10 USD per person

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  • This Tour is Provided by Mirette Tours.
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