Itinerary
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: Pickup from your Cairo hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle. Travel along the scenic route to Alexandria (approx. 2.5–3 hours)
Kom El Shoqafa contains a collection of tombs, statues, and archaeological artifacts associated with the Pharaonic funeral mortuary cults and Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. Because of the time, many of the characteristics of Kom El Shoqafa's catacombs combine Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultural points; some statues are Egyptian in style but wear Roman clothes and hairstyles, while others share a similar style. A circular staircase descends into the tombs tunneled into the bedrock during the Antonine emperors' reign. (2nd century AD)From the 2nd to the 4th centuries, the building was used as a burial chamber before being rediscovered in 1900. - Pompey's Pillar: Heading to The Pompey Pillar's moniker is deceptive. Gaius Pompey, a Roman general, and consul, was a rival of Julius Caesar in a civil war and was assassinated by a Ptolemaic pharaoh in 48 BC as he escaped to Alexandria. This single column, which is perched on a rocky hilltop in the center of Alexandria, has nothing to do with him. Crusaders believed his grave was marked by a 100-foot (30-meter) red Aswan granite pillar, which is how this tale got its start. The pillar is a triumphal monument built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the year 300 AD, but the real importance of this archaeological site lies in what was here before the pillar. The Serapeum, Alexandria's acropolis, is located there.
- Citadel of Qaitbay: Next , In Alexandria, Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea the coast, stands the 15th-century defensive fortress known as the Citadel of Qaitbay or the Fort of Qaitbay. In 1477 AD (882 AH), Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay founded it. The Citadel is located at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour on the eastern edge of Pharos Island's northern tip.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: We will visit The world's largest library: "Bibliotheca Alexandrina", which currently has 8 million Books. Visit its open court to see the statues of Ptolemy the First and Alexander the Great, Which were both discovered close underwater. You will go to "The President Saddat Museum" and the "Alexandria Museum" of Impressions. Please note that the Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and legal holidays. You will need to buy a ticket to access the reading section. Finally, we will travel to the beginning location for around 2.5 hours on the highway.
Includes
- Egyptologist English guide
- Transport by air-conditioned Car
- Hotel pickup&drop-off
- Local Lunch
- Any service not mentioned in "what's included"
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Details
Explore the historic city of Alexandria on a full-day private tour from Cairo.
Visit iconic landmarks like Qaitbay Citadel, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and enjoy a delicious lunch along the Mediterranean coast with a knowledgeable guide.
Visit iconic landmarks like Qaitbay Citadel, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and enjoy a delicious lunch along the Mediterranean coast with a knowledgeable guide.
Know Before You Go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
