Embark on a private full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and explore ancient Greco-Roman ruins. Tailor the itinerary to your preferences and visit the Roman burial catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and the stunning city library.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa that means “Mound of Shards”. It is a historical archaeological site considered as one of the Seven Wonders of The Middle Ages. It consists of a series of tombs, statues, and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s Pillar is a Roman triumphal column, the largest of its type constructed outside the imperial capitals of Rome. It is the only known free-standing column in Roman Egypt that was not composed of drums.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a major library and cultural center on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. It is a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria, once one of the largest libraries worldwide, which was lost in antiquity.
- Fort Qaitbey - The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was built from 1477 to 1479 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’itbay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbor. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Alexandria - It takes about two hours to Alexandria and two hours to return to Cairo.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Gratuity/Tip
- Lunch
Travel north to the coastal city of Alexandria. It’s a private tour and the itinerary can be tailored to suit you. The second-largest city in Egypt. As well as its relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere and setting, discover how it’s famous for its Greco-Roman ruins, having been founded by Alexander the Great in 312 BC. Visit the Roman burial catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa to see their carvings and sculptures
and visit the Hall of Caracalla, where the bones of massacred Christian soldier were found. View Pompey’s Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) column dedicated to Emperor Diocletian who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving residents. tour Alexandria’s must-see modern landmark — the spectacular city library. Shaped like a giant, angled disc, this incredible piece of architecture was completed in 2002.
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