Panoramic Alexandria from Alexandria Port

 Your Etro Tours guide and manager will be waiting at Alexandria Port for you. They will be holding a sign showing your name. You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.

Get your camera ready as you embark on a panoramic drive through Alexandria, the largest port in Egypt, aboard a comfortable motor vehicle.

From the moment your tour starts, your guides will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.

Start your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens' markets (zan'et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets,  gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.

A photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria.

Then the car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue  to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Then photo stop at the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza.

On your way back you will stop over the famous bridge of Stanley - the modern landmark of modern Alexandria,

Stop for photos at some of the most significant sites, and reflect on what you’ve seen over a light refreshment at a local venue

Travel back to Alexandria port after this memorable tour

Notes:Comfortable walking shoes and sun hat are recommended.