Step back in time and imagine yourself in a huge port City during Greco- Roman times. A bustling Port with trade coming and going under the rule of Alexander the great. Many attractions and tours still remain in Alexandria such as the Ancient Catacombs, Old Citadel Fort of Qaitbey, Pompey’s Pillar, wreck diving to see underwater treasures from these times and more. Explore the various sides of the diverse City of Alexandria, the Pearl of the Mediteranean. Alexandria remained the capital of Egypt for nearly a thousand years and was immensely prosperous because of its strategic trading location between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. It also became the centre of learning for the ancient world, and retains its academic importance to this day. We will take on a journey to learn about the history and to know the world famous monuments of the 2nd largest city of Egypt.
The Library of Alexandria in Egypt was a legendary center of learning, housing hundreds of thousands of scrolls and attracting renowned scholars, making Alexandria the intellectual capital of the ancient world.
Explore Alexandria’s 4th-century Roman amphitheatre, a unique circular theatre with marble seating and historical significance spanning Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic eras.
Pompey’s Pillar is a 26.85-meter Roman column in Alexandria, dedicated to Emperor Diocletian, and stands as one of the largest monolithic columns ever built.
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are Alexandria's largest Roman necropolis, discovered in 1900. This 35-meter deep burial complex blends Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles across three underground levels, dating from the 2nd-4th centuries CE.
Located on the very Grounds of the ancient lighthouse in Alexandria , the Citadel & fort of Sultan Qaitbay is a landmark of the coastal city of Alexandria is filled with history and amazing details for you to DIscover.
El Alamein is a historic WWII battleground 100km west of Alexandria where decisive 1942 battles turned the war's tide. Today it features war memorials and museums alongside New El Alamein City, a modern smart city development opened in 2018.
Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, is Egypt's legendary Mediterranean seaport. Once home to the ancient Great Library and Pharos Lighthouse, this historic city of 5.3 million residents blends remarkable ancient wonders with vibrant modern coastal culture.