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Cairo To Alexandria Day Trip: Explore Roman Catacombs, Temple Ruins, and Qaitbey Citadel
Alexandria
Experience a day trip from Cairo to Alexandria, where you can explore Roman catacombs etched into rock, wander through the remnants of a Roman temple and visit the Qaitbey Fortress. Make sure to stop by the historical Bibliotheca Alexandrina and savour freshly caught seafood by the Mediterranean Sea.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pompey’s Pillar - Eyes On Egypt representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, to enjoy amazing Day Trip To Alexandria From Cairo. First, visit Pompey’s Pillar. It was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivalling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria, then proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then, to Bibliotheca Alexandria. Finally you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
What's Included
- Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch included
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
- Tipping
Location
Pompey's Pillar
Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
