Alexandria day tour from Cairo

You will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to start your Day tour in Alexandria, First visit Pompey’s Pillar, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century).then visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Then visit the church of St. Mark – The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Have lunch at a traditional Restaurant. After Lunch visit the main square of mosques in the city: The Abbo Elabbas Mosque and see old carnivals where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss. From there 10 minutes’ drive to see Qaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world. End your tour in the gardens of Montaza.