Smile Tours

Day 1

Will pick you up at 07:00 in the morning from your hotel in Cairo,(pick up time from Cairo Airport ,Giza &New Cairo hotels is subject to change) by private A.C vehicle & will be met by your private tour guide to Start your trip to Alexandria From Cairo, The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at Alexandria around 10 am to discover the following sightseeing:

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa

Archeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixing of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years

The Roman Theatre

The Roman Theater was constructed in the 4Th century AD ,it was Amphitheater or Roman Theater is located in the central region of Alexandria City .The audience section of the Roman Amphitheater has a diameter of about 33 meters. It consists of 13 rows; they are made out of European white marble .The uppermost part was a portico which made out of Granite columns.

Pompey Pillar

Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria

The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay

The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamluk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 3rd Century B.C. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.C during the reign of the Mamlouk King  Qaluan

Lunch in Alexandria will be served in a local restaurant

The Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.

Then you will check in 3* hotel

Day 2

After you have your breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick up to explore more highlights about Alexandria:

St Mark Church:

A tour is worth a thousand pictures. Saint Marks “Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt .It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church .Moreover, Saint Mark Cathedral Stands on the site of the Church founded by St.Mark the Evangelist in AC 60.St.Mark the evangelist is author of the second Gospel .He connected with the city of Alexandria since earliest Christian tradition.

Abu El Abbas Mosque:

Abu El Abbas Mosque is Alexandria’s largest mosque  ,with a cream coloured façade ,four great domes ,Arabesque designs &a high minaret. it is the most historic & Beautiful in Alexandria.Abu El Abbas Mosque was built primarily in 1775 over the tomb of a Spanish scholar Saint & stands on mosque Square overlooking the eastern harbor.

The Muntazah Garden

Escape the urban sprawl in the Muntazah Gardens east of downtown head to the gardens of Muntazah, where you can visit the royal gardens of King Farouk and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montazah Bridge.

Lunch in Alexandria will be served in a local restaurant

After you enjoy your trip, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo