Alexandria Graeco-Roman Museum and Historical Tour

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: Approximately 5 to 6 Hours

Pickup Time: 09:00 AM (Customizable upon request)

Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels or Cruise Ship Terminal (Private Round-Trip Transfer)

Tour Type: Private Chauffeured & Egyptologist-Guided Cultural Expedition

Tour Highlights

Immerse yourself in Alexandria’s golden classical era, where ancient Egyptian traditions merged with Hellenistic and Roman civilization. Led by an expert Egyptologist guide, this curated half-day tour highlights the grand reopening of the world-famous Graeco-Roman Museum, accompanied by key architectural, Christian, and maritime landmarks along Alexandria's Mediterranean coast.

• The Reopened Graeco-Roman Museum: Walk through dozens of renovated galleries displaying rare artifacts from 332 BC to AD 641, including marble statues of Alexander the Great, busts of Roman emperors, intricate floor mosaics, Tanagra figurines, and Greco-Roman mummies.
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Plaza & Architecture): Admire the sweeping circular granite architecture of the modern library, viewing submerged statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I recovered from the Eastern Harbor.
• Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral: Visit the historic seat of the Coptic Pope and the oldest established Christian church foundation in Africa.
• Historic Old Town & Architectural Walk: Stroll through historic downtown quarters to observe an eclectic blend of Italian neo-Renaissance, French baroque, and classic Mediterranean facades.
• Citadel of Qaitbay (Exterior & Harbor): Stand before the 15th-century defensive sea fortress built atop the exact ruins of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Private Chauffeured Logistics: Travel comfortably door-to-door in a modern, climate-controlled executive vehicle with personal attention from a dedicated Egyptologist guide.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

09:00 AM: Hotel or Cruise Port Pickup

• Your private Ramasside Tours Egyptologist guide and driver greet 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 your guide introduces the rise of Alexandria as the intellectual and cultural capital of the ancient Mediterranean.

Stop 1: The Graeco-Roman Museum

• Begin at the historic Graeco-Roman Museum, completely restored and reopened with cutting-edge museum curation.
• Walk among masterworks dating from the 3rd century BC through the 7th century AD:
• View monumental marble statues of Alexander the Great, Ptolemaic pharaohs, and Roman emperors (including Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius).
• Admire intact polychrome floor mosaics depicting hunting scenes and mythological figures.
• Inspect the unique Apis bull granite statue and Greco-Roman mummies featuring painted encaustic Fayum portraits.
• Learn how the syncretic cult of Serapis united Greek and Egyptian religious traditions.

Stop 2: Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Outer Plaza & Architecture)

• Head to the coastal Corniche to view the striking exterior of the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
• Explore the open-air granite plaza featuring inscriptions in world alphabets and view colossal statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, salvaged by underwater archaeologists from the seabed of the Eastern Harbor.
• (Note: Bibliotheca Alexandrina is closed on Fridays and public holidays; reading hall access requires a separate interior ticket).

Stop 3: Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral & Old Town Walk

• Visit Saint Mark’s Cathedral, founded by the Apostle Mark in AD 68, serving as the historical episcopal seat of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate.
• Walk through the historic streets of the old downtown center, exploring traditional market stalls selling spices and Egyptian confections while admiring 19th- and early 20th-century European-style colonial architecture.

Stop 4: Abbo Elabbas Mosque, Eastern Harbor & Citadel of Qaitbay

• Pass the grand Mosque of Abu El Abbas El Mursi, Alexandria's largest mosque, noting its white domes and intricate stone filigree.
• Stop along the seawall of the ancient Eastern Harbor to photograph wooden fishing boats, traditional net weavers, and panoramic harbor views.
• Conclude at the Citadel of Qaitbay, the majestic 15th-century Mamluk maritime fortress built on the exact foundation of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse. Take photos from the outer ramparts facing the Mediterranean waves.

Optional Lunch: Local Seafood or Mohamed Ahmed

• Enjoy an optional dining stop at a waterfront Mediterranean fish restaurant, or visit the historic Mohamed Ahmed restaurant to sample authentic Alexandrian falafel (Ta'ameya), ful mudammas, and local dips favored by visiting dignitaries.

02:30 PM: Return Transfer to Hotel

• Reboard your private vehicle for a relaxing 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 Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
• Entrance tickets to the Graeco-Roman Museum and scheduled open-air sites
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle
• All local road tolls, parking fees, service charges, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Interior entrance ticket to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina reading halls
• Meals and drinks (Optional seafood lunch available for $15 per person)
• Professional vacation photographer add-on
• Personal shopping, souvenirs, and discretionary tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your city transit to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, plush reclining leather captain chairs, dual-zone climate control, and onboard Wi-Fi.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a dedicated vacation photographer to capture your tour across the Graeco-Roman Museum, Bibliotheca plaza, and Fort Qaitbay for $50 per day.

Shore Excursion Assurance

For cruise passengers docking at Alexandria Port, this tour features guaranteed terminal gate pickup and return timed safely ahead of your ship's scheduled departure.

Footwear & Attire Advice

Wear flat, comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes for museum galleries, stone steps, and old town streets. Modest dress covering shoulders and knees is recommended when entering active places of worship.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For bookings, customized departure schedules, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]