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Alexandria tour - churches and museums
Alexandria is the largest Egyptian city along the Mediterranean Sea. Second only to Cairo in population, Alexandria is rich in history and culture and located right on the Nile delta - the only city with access to both the Nile river and the Mediterranean. The climate is beautiful seacoast weather especially in the summer when the rest of Egypt is still very hot. Alexandria is also the the gateway to the north coast. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the great and it still has traces of the Greek and Roman and Napoleonic influences from the past.
Alexandria is also home to the largest library in Egypt, available for viewing with uncounted numbers of historical treasures, as well as artifacts and pottery.
The seat of the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church is Saint Mark Cathedral in Ramleh. The Coptic Orthodox churches in Alexandria include Pope Cyril I Church in Cleopatra, Saint Georges Church in Sporting, Saint Mark & Pope Peter I Church in Sidi Bishr, Saint Mary Church in Assafra, Saint Mary Church in Gianaclis, Saint Mina Church in Fleming, Saint Mina Church in Mandara and Saint Takla Haymanot's Church in Ibrahimeya.
there are many museums in Alexandria including the Alexandria National Museum with 1,800 artifacts that narrate the story of Alexandria and Egypt. Also uniquely in Alexandria are the Cavafy Museum, the Graeco-Roman Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Royal Jewelry Museum.
Itinerary
Pick up from hotel.
Drive to three hours Alexandria and arrive at the historical sites.
Visit the unique churches and museums of the city of Alexandria.
Return to Cairo or next destination.
Tour price: $70 single traveler, $40 per person 2 or more people.
Tour includes knowledgeable guide and transportation.
Tour excludes ticket prices of admission to sites, subject to change, call for current admission prices.
Option to visit the great library of Alexandria.
Options available to see the monasteries of Wadi Natron.
Options available for shopping including historical Egyptian mementos.
Options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner of many different types.
Options available for special fish market lunch boat ride.
Options available for booking hotels - all price ranges.