Embark on a private full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and uncover the ancient historical sites of this fascinating city. Visit Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandria.
Embark on a private full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and uncover the ancient historical sites of this fascinating city. Visit Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandria.
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a Roman cemetery dating back to the 3rd century, discovered by chance by a donkey in 1900 A.D. It features three levels, with the third completely submerged. This site beautifully merges Egyptian, Roman, and Greek history.
Note:
English tours are complimentary, but tours in…
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a Roman cemetery dating back to the 3rd century, discovered by chance by a donkey in 1900 A.D. It features three levels, with the third completely submerged. This site beautifully merges Egyptian, Roman, and Greek history.
Note:
English tours are complimentary, but tours in other languages (Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Chinese, or others) incur an additional fee.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Visit Pompey’s Pillar, erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian. Standing at approximately 28 meters, it is the tallest pillar in Egypt.
- Fort Qaitbey - This is one of Egypt’s most crucial fortresses, constructed in 1477 A.D. by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Alexandria from potential threats.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The Great Library of Alexandria was among the most significant and largest libraries of the ancient world, established during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus between 285 - 246 B.C.
- Transfer with a Nice Vehicle or Big Van with air conditioning.
- Expert English-speaking tour guide (other languages available for an extra charge).
- Complimentary snacks during the tour (water, chips, etc.).
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
- All taxes included.
- Private tour experience with a personal air-conditioned car.
- Transfer with a Nice Vehicle or Big Van with air conditioning.
- Expert English-speaking tour guide (other languages available for an extra charge).
- Complimentary snacks during the tour (water, chips, etc.).
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
- All taxes included.
- Private tour experience with a personal air-conditioned car.
- Tips appreciated but not Mandatory
- Any other tour not mentioned.
- Entrance fees
- Tips appreciated but not Mandatory
- Any other tour not mentioned.
- Entrance fees
We will collect you from your Cairo hotel for an exciting Day Excursion to Alexandria from Cairo. Our first stop will be Pompey’s Pillar, a monument erected at the end of the 4th century to honor Emperor Diocletian. Originally part of the Serapis temple, it was a splendid architecture, comparable to the Soma and the Caesarean. Afterwards, we’ll journey…
We will collect you from your Cairo hotel for an exciting Day Excursion to Alexandria from Cairo. Our first stop will be Pompey’s Pillar, a monument erected at the end of the 4th century to honor Emperor Diocletian. Originally part of the Serapis temple, it was a splendid architecture, comparable to the Soma and the Caesarean. Afterwards, we’ll journey to the Catacombs, the largest Roman Cemetery comprising three layers carved into the rock. We’ll then enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Alexandria before heading to the Qaitbay Citadel, constructed on the former site of the ancient pharaohs’ (lighthouse) in Alexandria. Our tour continues to the Bibliotheca Alexandria. Finally, we will take you back to your Cairo hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
