Bibliotheca Alexandrina and other places from Alexandria

Tour info

Duration
3 hours - 4 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Join the luxurious tour at the legendary city founded by Alexander the Great.You can see there many thousands of books. it reaches about 2 milions. the library has shelf space for eight million books, with the main reading room covering 20,000 square metres on eleven cascading levels.The complex also houses a conference center; specialized libraries for maps, multimedia, the blind and visually impaired, young people and for children;four museums;four art galleries for temporary exhibitions; 15 permanent exhibitions & planetarium. The main reading room tilted out toward the sea like a sundial then you will visit the Cathedral which is founded by St. Mark the Evangelist in AD 60 (author of the second Gospel) has been connected with the city of Alexandria since earliest Christian tradition . you will also visit abbo el Abbas mosque which was redesigned and built in today's current form by Eugenio Valzania and Mario Rossi and was influenced by Egypt's Old Cairo buildings and architecture.

What’s included?

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private transportation

  • bottled water

  • hotel pickup and pickoff

  • surprise

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Egyptologist Guide

  • Entry/Admission - Alexandria

  • Entry/Admission - Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

  • Entry/Admission - Bibliotheca Alexandrina

  • Gratitudes

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3-4 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Mirette Tours

About operator:

An Experienced tour guide from Egypt for more than 20 years in the field of tourism. Loving ancient Egypt with a knowledgeable experience in Egyptology including the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic & Islamic history.

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