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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - at 7 am our flyby Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive for 2 hours Upon arrival, we have the chance to explore the marble-stone Roman amphitheater at Kom El-Deka, which formerly accommodated over 800 people. Its pleasure garden and mosaic-floored Roman baths and houses are beautiful sights worth seeing.
Continuing the exploration to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa you shall tour this archeological site regarded as a huge necropolis and royal cemetery with a unique mixture of Greek, Egyptian, and Roman cultural points. -
Fort Qaitbey - This is the perfect opportunity to visit Pompey’s Pillar, Alexandria’s most significant Roman triumphal column, before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Proceeding the trip we shall then make a photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the ancient world’s largest repositories, followed by a stroll along the Qaitbay Citadel built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse.
You’ll be taken back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza as the rip ends.
- Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch during your tour
- All taxes & service charge
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during your trip
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
- Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
- Tipping
Embark on a journey to the engaging city of Alexandria for a day. Explore one of the biggest Roman burial grounds across the globe, experience the marvel of the Alexandria Library, and enjoy the cool Mediterranean breeze as a respite from the warmth of Cairo.
This excursion is quoted for a minimum of two participants. A lone traveller can reserve this private tour but will be billed the standard rate for two persons.
Highlights
Set foot in Alexandria, a prominent city across history and the present age
Explore the most remarkable and notable places in Alexandria
Venture beneath the earth to witness the mystifying appeal of the Roman Catacombs
Be awe-struck by the grandeur of the Alexandria Library
Visit the previous location of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, counted amongst the seven wonders of the ancient world (foxed that off your bucket list!)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
