Itinerary
- Pompey's Pillar: We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and start with you an amazing day trip to Alexandria. First, we will visit Pompay’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: Then we continue the tour with a visit to the Catacombs, which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
- Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Afterward, we will proceed with the Bibliotheca Alexandria.
Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Includes
- Buffet lunch
- English speaking guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
- Drinks
- Any extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
Details
Enjoy an amazing breathtaking journey to Alexandria, and see rock-cut Roman catacombs, the ruins of a Roman temple complex, and Qaitbay Citadel, visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and enjoy fresh seafood by the Mediterranean.
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
