Alexandria attractions

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Alexandria attractions

National Museum of Alexandria

The National Museum of Alexandria was inaugurated at the end of 2003 and is located in a building…

Apr 28, 2026
MR Mohammed Abdelatty
Alexandria attractions

Catacombs of Kom El shoqafa

The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Egypt, is a collection of catacombs that had their origins in the…

Jan 18, 2026
MR Mohammed Abdelatty
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Alexandria attractions

Alexandria City

Taking a tour of Alexandria’s attractions with Golavita is like strolling through Greco-Roman times. The charm of Alexandria’s waterfront accompanies you. It tells its majestic story as you see all the evidence of these historical events magically coming to life before your eyes.

Here, the Mediterranean Sea has a unique atmosphere. It is intertwined with history. Enjoy its attractive appearance while living in historical times. It feels as if this attractive sea and the land of Alexandria are taking you back on a unique journey in a time machine.

Golavita operators know well how to customize a tour to Alexandria’s attractions. We provide a unique feeling of living history. You will follow every event that happened on the land of every historical attraction. You will explore every inch until you reach all the secrets and mysteries of history.

Learn all the enigmas of Fort Qaitbey, Kom Al Dikka, and the Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqqafa. In addition, visit Montazah Palace, Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, Pompey’s Pillar, the Temple of Serapeum, Ras El Tin Palace, Stanley Bridge, Roman Theater, and more.

Attractions in Alexandria

Enjoy learning about and reading about the most notable attractions and monuments in Alexandria, such as the Bibliotheca Alexandrina or the Fortress of Qaitbay.

You can also travel to the country’s capital to visit important monuments in Cairo, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, and the Citadel of Saladin. Join us!

 The Best Things to Do in Alexandria

The best thing to do in Alexandria is to visit Qaitbey Fortress. Waves have been lapping at its walls since the time of the Mamluk sultan Qaitbey. This castle invites you to stroll through this era. You can see the sultan’s room and the historic tower. From there, ships can be seen three days away.

Visit the soldiers’ rooms with their tools and personal belongings. Let yourself be captivated by the charm of the Alexandria Corniche. Soon, the Roman atmosphere will appear. Get ready to enter the Roman era at Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Theater, and the Temple of Serapis.

A unique blend of the Pharaonic, Roman, and Greek eras can be seen in the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. Ride a horse through spacious gardens with direct views of the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy your tour of Montazah Palace, just like the Egyptian kings in the time of the Khedives.

With Golavita, you can customize the best tour of Alexandria’s attractions. Experience all the magic of Alexandria in a unique way. From Alexandria, you can also take a tour of Cairo. There, visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum, attractions of Islamic Cairo, and sites of Coptic Cairo.

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