What You Will Do
Discover the legendary city of Alexandrian on a full-day tour from Cairo, and discover the traces of ancient Egyptians and Roman armies. Descend into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to see fascinating artworks that blend two cultures, visit Pompey’s Pillar, then take in views from the 15th-century fortifications at the Citadel of Quaitbay, a fortress built on the site of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Explore the city’s new library at your own pace — it’s a tribute to the library that burned in antiquity — then enjoy lunch before returning to Cairo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
City Centre Alexandria
3 hours
Alexandria is a famous city which was built by Alexander the Great. The city is located beside the Mediterranean Sea. It has a rich historical heritage since ancient Egyptian times. The city connected between the Egyptian civilization and Greco Roman civilization.
Start your lovely day by meeting your guide at your hotel; take your high way from Cairo (about 3 hours' drive each way), arrive in the famous city.
2
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
1 hour 30 minutes
Visit Roman catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, consisting of 3 levels for burial rooms which was discovered by donkey in 1901
3
Pompey's Pillar
1 hour 30 minutes
Pompey Pillar, largest pillar in Egypt, listen to many stories about it with qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Then drive to fortress for Qaitbay locating beside the sea.
4
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
1 hour 30 minutes
Finally you will explore by yourself the famous library (new Alexandria library) which has the fourth rank among the libraries all over the world.
5
City Centre Alexandria
1 hour 30 minutes
Take your lunch at a good quality seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean, then you will go back directly to your hotel in Cairo
6
Citadel of Qaitbay
1 hour 30 minutes
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
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