Graeco-Roman Museum and Classical Alexandria Tour

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: Approximately 5 to 6 Hours

Pickup Time: 09:00 AM (Customizable based on your preference)

Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels or Alexandria Port (Private Round-Trip Transfer)

Tour Highlights

Immerse yourself in Alexandria’s golden age with a comprehensive historical day tour focusing on the newly renovated Graeco-Roman Museum. Traveling by private, climate-controlled vehicle with a licensed Egyptologist guide, this excursion traces the fusion of pharaonic, Greek, and Roman civilizations across classical sculpture galleries, modern architectural marvels, and historic maritime ramparts.

• Graeco-Roman Museum: Explore a world-class collection spanning from the 3rd century BC to the 7th century AD, featuring statues of Alexander the Great, Roman imperial artifacts, marble busts, and mummies from the classical era.
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Visit the open-air plaza of the world-famous modern library, viewing colossal underwater-recovered statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I alongside its striking granite facade.
• Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral: Visit the historical mother church of African Christianity, established in the 1st century AD.
• Old Town & Historical Bazaars: Stroll through historic downtown streets adorned with Italianate and French baroque architecture, browsing traditional spice stalls and authentic pastry shops.
• Citadel of Qaitbay: Step inside the magnificent 15th-century maritime fortress built atop the foundations of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Abu El Abbas El Mursi Mosque & Eastern Harbor: Stop for exterior photographs of the city’s grandest Andalusian-style mosque and observe fishermen weaving nets along the ancient port.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

09:00 AM: Hotel or Cruise Port Pickup

• Your private Ramasside Tours Egyptologist guide and driver greet you directly in your Alexandria hotel lobby or at the passenger terminal of Alexandria Port holding a personalized name sign.
• Board a modern, air-conditioned vehicle for a smooth transfer to the heart of Alexandria's historic quarter.

The Graeco-Roman Museum: Masterpieces of Classical Egypt

• Graeco-Roman Museum: Begin with an in-depth tour through the newly restored museum galleries.
• Inspect masterworks chronicling the synthesis of ancient Egyptian and classical Greco-Roman cultures, including rare black granite sculptures of Ptolemaic rulers, fine Roman sarcophagi, intricate mosaic pavements, coins, and preserved funerary portraits.
• Hear historical commentary on the reign of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the arrival of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and Alexandria’s prominence as the Mediterranean's intellectual capital.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina & Early Christian Antiquities

• Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Travel to the seaside Corniche to view the modern library complex, which holds millions of texts. Walk through the open granite plaza to examine sunken antiquities recovered from the Eastern Harbor, including statues of Alexander the Great and King Ptolemy I.
• (Note: The interior reading rooms are closed on Fridays and public holidays. Entrance to specific interior galleries requires a separate ticket).
• Saint Mark’s Cathedral: Tour the historic founding see of the Coptic Orthodox Church, admiring its liturgical relics, icons, and marble sanctum.

Old Town Walk, Coastal Sights & Qaitbay Citadel

• Downtown Historic Streets: Walk past vintage Mediterranean facades, sampling authentic sweets or stopping at the traditional market alleys.
• Lunch Break (Optional): Savor fresh Mediterranean seafood overlooking the water or enjoy traditional street cuisine at Alexandria's historic restaurant Mohamed Ahmed.
• Mosque of Abu El Abbas El Mursi (Photo Stop): Stop to photograph the grand white domes and minarets of Alexandria's primary Islamic sanctuary, overlooking the bustling fishing boat docks.
• Citadel of Qaitbay: Explore the fortified courtyards, defensive bastions, and coastal ramparts of the 15th-century Mamluk fortress erected directly over the ruins of the Pharos Lighthouse. Capture unobstructed panoramic photos of the open Mediterranean Sea.
• Rejoin your vehicle for a comfortable drive back to your Alexandria hotel or cruise ship terminal.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Private round-trip transfers in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
• Entrance tickets to the Graeco-Roman Museum and the Citadel of Qaitbay
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle
• All parking fees, road tolls, service charges, and local taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina interior reading room ticket
• Optional lunch and beverages (Optional Ocean View restaurant lunch available for $15 per person)
• Professional vacation photographer add-on
• Gratuities / Tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

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

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a dedicated photographer to accompany your excursion and capture high-resolution portraits across museum courtyards, the Corniche, and Qaitbay Citadel for $50 per day.

Shore Excursion Assurance

For cruise passengers docking at Alexandria Port, this tour features direct terminal gate pickup and guaranteed on-time return well ahead of your ship’s departure.

Footwear Recommendation

Flat, closed-toe walking shoes are strongly recommended for walking comfortably over museum marble and historic fortress cobblestones.

Child Policy

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

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