Alexandria may not get as much attention as Cairo or Luxor when it comes to Egypt luxury vacations . However, some Egypt tour packages still include an Alexandria tour.

Alexandria is got its name after Akexander The Great whose temporary home was Egypt and helped Egyptians be free from the Persians. A typical guided tours for Quintessential Egypt showcase tha numerous historical landmarks still standing in Alexandria.

Historical Sites and Museums

Mameluke Sultan Abdul-Nasser Qait Bey first built the The Citadel of Qaitbey, Ras el-Tin in 1477, a fortress which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. 

Four Tombs from the 2nd Century BC are featured at the Cemetery of Mostafa Kamel, a well-known spiritual lad tours stop and another fantastic historical site. Other historical sites of interest include Roman ruins such as the Catacombs, which feature ancient Roman and Egyptian iconography, and the Roman Theatre in Kom El-Dikka, first built in the second century A.D. Among the oldest properties in the country first founded in 60 AD is Mahatet El Raml’s Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral.

There are also several museums like the Alexandria National Museum at Raml Station, which holds nearly 2,000 pieces of artifacts, and the Museum of Fine Arts at Moharram Bey, which contains many pieces of eye-catching ancient jewelry.

Mediterranean Beach locations

Nonetheless exclude that extended history lessons make up Alexandria trips . Other activities on private tours for Alexandria may include a trip to Maa’moura Beach or Montaza Beach, which are some of the most beautiful you will find in the world. These beaches are perfect for sunbathing and are well-known to tourists.

Other locations that may be featured on day tours include Ras el-Tin and Corniche by the Mediterranean Sea.

Sports

Modern Alexandria is likewise identified for its sports activities. Alexandria Spprting Club traces its roots to 1898 and provides members and visitors with golfing opportunities. A good number of swimming pools as well as running tracks and an international hockey stadium is featured at Smouha Sporting Club. You can likewise go for a swim at Lagoon Resort, the Country Club or Alexandra Dive.

Make sure to check these destinations with your travel agent to make certain that these properties don’t require advanced reservations or even membership to get in. 

As you can see there is much to do and see in Alexandria, Alexander the Great’s own beloved city.