Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Pickup Time: 05:00 PM (Customizable upon request)
Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels or Alexandria Cruise Passenger Terminal (Private Round-Trip Transfer)
Tour Type: Private Chauffeured & Storyteller-Guided Evening Walking Tour
Tour Highlights
Step away from traditional daytime sightseeing and discover Alexandria after dusk through its untold dark history, chilling urban folklore, and supernatural mysteries. As twilight blankets the Mediterranean coast, join an expert storyteller guide to explore shadowed fortifications, former royal estates shrouded in myth, and the labyrinthine lanes of the old city where notorious historical figures once walked.
- Pharos Lighthouse Lore at Fort Qaitbay: Stand outside the 15th-century maritime fortress erected over the sunken ruins of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse and uncover tales of ancient naval curses, medieval sieges, and spectral apparitions.
- The Royal Secrets of Montaza Palace Gardens: Wander through the pine groves and moonlit paths of Montaza after sunset, hearing accounts of palace intrigues, tragic royal romances, and eerie occurrences surrounding King Farouk’s former residence.
- The Dark Legends of Old Town & Labyrinthine Souks: Navigate the narrow cobblestone quarters of ancient Alexandria, visiting historic houses rumored to be haunted and hearing true-crime accounts of Egypt’s notorious 20th-century sisters, Raya and Sakina.
- Fully Narrated Historical Storytelling: Enjoy an atmospheric, narrated walking tour combining verified local history with centuries-old Mediterranean maritime ghost stories.
- Private Chauffeured Logistics: Move comfortably between distant night locations in a private, modern air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated hotel pickup and return.
Detailed Tour Itinerary
05:00 PM: Hotel or Cruise Port Pickup
- Your private Ramasside Tours storyteller guide and driver meet you in your Alexandria hotel lobby or at the passenger terminal of Alexandria Port holding a personalized name sign.
- Settle into your modern, air-conditioned vehicle as twilight begins to fall over the Mediterranean.
- Your guide introduces the darker undercurrents of Alexandria’s 2,300-year past—a city marked by earthquakes, tidal waves, library fires, conquests, and unsolved mysteries.
Stop 1: The Citadel of Qaitbay & The Ancient Pharos Legends
- Arrive at the edge of the Eastern Harbor where the Citadel of Qaitbay stands floodlit against the crashing waves.
- Stand near the fortress gates, constructed in the 1480s using fallen granite blocks from the collapsed Pharos Lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Listen to chilling maritime lore, accounts of ancient naval divers who encountered underwater ruins, and supernatural occurrences reported in the historic quarters surrounding the harbor.
Stop 2: Montaza Palace Gardens by Moonlight
- Drive east along the Corniche to the royal grounds of Montaza Palace.
- Walk along shadowed pathways beneath ancient date palms and pine trees as evening settles over the Mediterranean coast.
- Hear royal legends from Egypt’s Muhammad Ali Dynasty, including the unexplained lights and whispers said to linger around the ornate Moorish towers of the Haramlek Palace and the isolated Tea Island bridge.
Stop 3: Haunted Alleys & Historic Quarters of the Old Town
- Travel into the heart of Alexandria's historic residential quarters and narrow alleyways.
- Embark on an atmospheric guided walk through lesser-known, historic streets:
- Learn about the infamous real-life crimes of sisters Raya and Sakina, who terrorized the city's alleyways in the early 1920s, and see the historic neighborhood where their story unfolded.
- Pass historic colonial-era mansions, abandoned villas, and ancient structures associated with local ghost sightings and strange occurrences.
- Discover hidden courtyards where your guide shares neighborhood folktales handed down through generations of Alexandrian families.
Stop 4: Evening Corniche Wrap-up & Ahwa Stop
- Conclude your walking tour near the waterfront with a warm cup of Egyptian mint tea or Sahlab at an open-air coastal cafe, giving you time to reflect on the stories and ask your guide further questions about local legends.
10:00 PM: Return Transfer to Hotel
- Rejoin your private vehicle for a comfortable drive back to your Alexandria hotel or cruise ship dock.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Private door-to-door transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide specializing in storytelling and cultural history
- All admission tickets to scheduled sites and garden grounds mentioned in the itinerary
- Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle
- All local parking fees, service charges, and municipal taxes
Exclusions
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Optional drinks or shisha at local cafes
- Optional dinner at an ocean-view restaurant (available for $15 per person)
- Professional vacation photographer add-on
- Personal purchases and discretionary tipping
Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes
Executive Luxury Van Upgrade
Upgrade your evening transit to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, plush reclining leather captain chairs, dual-zone climate control, and onboard Wi-Fi.
Luxury Restaurant with Pyramids View
If booking onward excursions in Cairo, lunch can be arranged at the renowned 9 Pyramids Lounge inside the Giza Plateau complex, offering an upscale dining experience paired with panoramic views of the pyramids for $30 per person (advance booking required).
Professional Vacation Photographer
Hire a dedicated vacation photographer to capture nighttime portraits outside floodlit Fort Qaitbay, Montaza Palace, and historic alleys for $50 per evening.
Footwear & Evening Attire
Comfortable, flat-soled walking shoes are strongly recommended, as parts of this tour involve walking over uneven cobblestone and unpaved pathways. A light jacket is advised from October through April due to coastal evening winds.
Shore Excursion Assurance
For cruise ship travelers docking at Alexandria Port overnight, this tour features guaranteed terminal gate pickup and return aligned with your vessel's docking schedule.
Child Policy
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
- 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
- 12+ years: Full adult rate
Recommended Alexandria & Egypt Day Tours
- Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo: Discover the classical Mediterranean capital on a full-day private journey from Cairo covering the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman Amphitheatre, and Fort Qaitbay.
- Cairo to Alexandria Archaeological Day Tour: A dedicated historical expedition from Cairo covering the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and sunken Roman ruins.
- Alexandria City Highlights Day Tour: A classic 5–6 hour guided orientation exploring the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, historic downtown quarters, and the royal gardens of Montaza Palace.
- Alexandria Archaeological Day Tour: An in-depth Greco-Roman circuit within Alexandria covering the underground tombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Kom El Dikka, and the coastal citadel.
- Alexandria Historical Tour with the Graeco-Roman Museum: Explore over 40 renovated galleries of classical antiquity masterworks alongside major coastal landmarks.
- Alexandria Scuba Diving Adventure: Explore submerged ruins beneath the Eastern Harbor, including Cleopatra’s sunken palace and the ancient Pharos Lighthouse blocks.
- Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria: Travel from the Mediterranean coast to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
- Alexandria Shopping Tour: Combine modern retail therapy at the seaside San Stefano Grand Plaza with traditional craft bargaining in historic Mansheya souks.
- Alexandria Food Tour: Taste authentic Egyptian coastal flavors, street snacks, freshly fried Ta'ameya, Kebda Iskandarani, and Mediterranean seafood.
- Alexandria Airport Layover Tour: Maximize transit waiting times at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) with a chauffeured private city excursion.
- Alexandria by Night Tour: Experience evening coastal charm with a traditional horse carriage (Hantour) ride along the Corniche and Stanley Bridge.
- Cairo Tour from Borg El Arab Airport: A same-day private express tour from Alexandria's airport directly to Cairo's Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
- Overnight Cairo Tour from Alexandria: A 2-day private excursion covering Saqqara, Memphis, the Giza Plateau, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Egyptian Museum.
- Wadi El Natrun Monasteries Tour: Journey south into the sacred desert depression to explore the four active 4th-century Coptic Christian desert monasteries.
- Overnight Desert Safari to Siwa Oasis: A 2-day desert expedition from Alexandria visiting El Alamein, Marsa Matrouh, the Shali Fortress, and the Great Sand Sea.
- Rosetta (Rashid) Cultural Day Tour: Visit the Nile delta port where the Rosetta Stone was unearthed, complete with an estuary boat ride and Ottoman brick mansions.
- El Alamein World War II Battlefield Tour: Pay tribute at the WWII Military Museum, Commonwealth War Cemetery, and German and Italian coastal memorials.
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