Alexander’s dream

8am – 5pm
In today’s adventure, you will cycle through the downtown in Alexandria, get through Route A, the historic streets and buildings in Fouad street. It is one of the oldest streets in Alexandria that dates back to the establishment of the city in Alexander the Great’s Era.
The street has been a centric spot throughout the whole history. At its entrance of the street, you will get to see a remaining part of Alexandria city wall. Your next stop will be the National Museum of Alexandria which hosts valuable artifacts from different Eras: not only Pharaonic time, but Greek, Coptic as well as Islamic time. You will then head to the Roman Amphitheatre of Alexandria and the exhibition of the sunken monuments. Enjoy a traditional lunch and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Alexandria.

In today’s adventure, you will cycle through downtown, get through Route B . This Route will take you along the corniche, the main street in Alexandria. You will start with the visit to Alexandria Library. the New Library of Alexandria is located very close to where the original Royal Library of Alexandria was originally built. With the destruction of the old Library in Alexandria, the world lost a significant amount of knowledge. It has been a dream shared by various leaders to re-establish the Library of Alexandria. The New Library of Alexandria is also home to four art galleries for temporary exhibitions, fifteen permanent exhibitions, a planetarium and four different museums . The Antiquities Museum which is one of the few
museums in the world that displays artifacts discovered at the self-same location of the museum. The Manuscripts Museum, Sadat Museum and History of Science Museum. After the Library, you will cycle your way by the seaside where you will pass by the Memorial for Unknown soldiers. This was built by the Italian community in Alexandria during the monarchy in the late 18th century. Continue to the Greek Club . It is time to indulge yourself with a delicious meal in this restaurant that is still managed by members of the Greek community in Alexandria. The restaurant has a spectacular view of the eastern harbor of Alexandria as well as Qaitbay Citadel. After lunch, you will get to visit Qaitbay citadel, which
was built on the ruins of the ancient lighthouse. After visiting the fort, it will be time for a walk in the old Turkish complex with the fish market street until you reach Abu Elabass mosque, which is considered one of the remarkable architectural monuments in Alexandria with a Moorish style.

In today’s adventure, you will cycle through the downtown in Alexandria, get through Route C : you will start your cycling adventure today to the Eastern part of Alexandria all the way to the Montazah royal Gardens. This is where the palace of King Farouk, the last king in Egypt history, was built. The gardens itself have diverse flowers and plants and would offer you a great opportunity to spend some time in a serene atmosphere. Later, move to visit Abuqir area. This is the furthest eastern point in Alexandria and was the site of the ancient city of Canopus. Abuqir bay witnessed the famous battle between Napoleon army and the British forces led by the famous Admiral Nelson.
Lunch will be served in a restaurant overlooking the bay. After lunch, spend time walking around the fishermen part in the harbor, enjoy watching them producing their nets and boats. Feel free to have a conversation, know more or even take part in their daily activity.
To further explore the community, a visit is planned to a local family in the region. Spend the rest of the evening in a traditional Alexandrian house and experience a home cooked dinner with the family. Back to your hotel & overnight.

After breakfast at your Hotel, transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to King Mariout, a suburb of Alexandria where different Bedouin tribes settled over a hundred years ago. To add to the area contrast, this suburb has become a spot where elite communities also reside.
Our first Lunch in the region will be in a traditional Bedouin restaurant. Your guide will introduce you to this unique cuisine and its special dishes. After lunch, feel free to try some of the optional activities such as: kayaking, fishing and/or interacting with the fishermen.
By the sunset, continue to cycle around the lake till you reach the BBQ dinner site set by the Bedouins. Spend some time with some local Bedouins over a tea break enjoying their hospitality while dinner is being prepared. Overnight in Mariout.

Departure after breakfast.
P.S: ِEgypt Day Tours can assist in transferring you to either the
airport or any other location you are heading to in Egypt at a
supplement.