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 civilization merged with Hellenistic and imperial Roman culture. 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.
Optional Lunch: Local Seafood or Mohamed Ahmed
- Savor an optional lunch 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 and royalty.
Stop 4: Abbo Elabbas Mosque, Eastern Harbor & Citadel of Qaitbay
- Pass the grand Mosque of Abu El Abbas El Mursi for a photo stop, noting its white domes, intricate stone filigree, and the vintage children's fairground in the outer square.
- 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—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Take photos from the outer ramparts facing the Mediterranean waves.
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.
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 accompany your tour through the Graeco-Roman Museum, Bibliotheca plaza, and Fort Qaitbay to capture high-resolution portraits 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
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 Scuba Diving Adventure: Explore submerged ruins beneath the Eastern Harbor, including Cleopatra’s sunken palace and the ancient Pharos Lighthouse blocks.
- Alexandria Ghosts & Mysteries Tour: An evening storytelling walk exploring illuminated coastal citadels, royal garden lore at Montaza, and the infamous alleys of Raya and Sakina.
- 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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