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Alexandria Cycling Tour

Alexandria , Egypt

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$561 / Night
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Explore Alexandria in a sustainable way. In this itinerary, Alexandria & Mariout Lake are divided into 5 different routes. Everyday, travelers will explore one of these routes cycling . Being a bicycle tour, will enable the travelers a close encounter with the surroundings, the communities as well as the unique architectures of the streets in different parts in the area.

Being a bicycle tour, will enable the travelers a close encounter with the surroundings, the communities as well as the unique architectures of the streets in different parts in the area.

  • Arrival at Alexandria

    You will spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the surroundings and familiarizing yourself with the city. P.S: Egypt Day Tour can arrange your transfer from any airport or location in Egypt ( Please book in advance)

  • 8am - 5pm (Route A)

    In today’s adventure, you will cycle through the historic streets and buildings in Fouad street. Fouad street was 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 the entrance of the street, you will get to see the 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, Roman, Coptic as well as Islamic time. After the museum , you will continue the journey in Fouad street with the spectacular buildings on both sides. This route will eventually take you to the Roman Amphitheatre of Alexandria and the exhibition of the sunken monuments. Now it will be time for Lunch and the area where you are is one of the oldest parts of Alexandria. Enjoy a traditional lunch Overnight in Alexandria.

  • 8am - 5pm (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 located once before. With the destruction of the old Library in Alexandria, the world lost a significant amount of knowledge. It had always been a dream shared by various people to re-establish back 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 museum . The Antiquities Museum which is one of the few museums in the world that displays artifacts discovered at the self-same location; 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 till we reach 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 finishing the fort, it will be time for a walk in the old Turkish complex with the fish market street until your reach Abu elabass mosque, which is considered one of the remarkable architectural monuments in Alexandria with a Moorish style. Back to your hotel.

  • 8am - 5pm (Route C)

    you will start your cycling adventure today to the Eastern part of Alexandria all the way to the Montazah Gardens. This was the royal garden where the palace of King Farouk, the last king in Egypt history, was built. The garden itself has diverse flowers and plants and would offer you a great opportunity to spend some time in a calm atmosphere. Later, move to visit Abuqir area which is the furthest eastern point in Alexandria and was the location of the ancient city of Canopus. Abuqir bay witnessed the famous battle between Napoleon army and the British force led by the famous Admiral Nelson. We will have lunch 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. Now we move to a different experience. It is time to visit 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. Later, return to your hotel for overnight.

  • Mariout

    After breakfast transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the King Mariout area. This region has a diverse ethnography of those who settled in the region from different backgrounds, especially some Bedouin Tribes. Our first Lunch in the region will be in a traditional Bedouin restaurant. Your guide will introduce you to the Bedouin cuisine and special items you should not miss. After lunch, feel free to try some of the optional activities you can enjoy in the area; 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.

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Learn what locals like to do, where they like to go, when they like to do particular tasks or activities throughout the day, and how they like to do them. Participate in the typical weekend or evening activities right along with your host family to fully live life like a local

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