Itinerary
- Alexandria: will meet you at 7 am at your accommodation in downtown Cairo or pyramids area, then we will start our tour.
Explore the rich history of Alexandria; tracing time from its ancient Egyptian roots, through the Classical period, to Roman times and beyond on an informative full-day tour from Cairo. Enjoy meet-and-greet service pick-up, and drop off from your Cairo hotel, and the comfort of an air-conditioned bus.
Begin the journey with a visit to the Roman theater in Kom El-Deka; a marble theater that once seated 800 spectators with galleries.
Continuing, explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa; the necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD merges aspects of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture in its features. See the Roman triclinium – a banquet hall to honor the dead, as well as statues, reliefs, and a pillared lobby featuring depictions of Egyptian gods in Roman armor, and also you visit Pompey pillar
Concluding the tour, walk the ramparts of the 15th century Qaitbay Citadel, built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse. End this day of discovery with a relaxed evening drive back to Cairo, and your hotel. - Alexandria: will meet you at 7 am at your accommodation in downtown Cairo or pyramids area, then we will start our tour.
Explore the rich history of Alexandria; tracing time from its ancient Egyptian roots, through the Classical period, to Roman times and beyond on an informative full-day tour from Cairo. Enjoy meet-and-greet service pick-up, and drop off from your Cairo hotel, and the comfort of an air-conditioned bus.
Begin the journey with a visit to the Roman theater in Kom El-Deka; a marble theater that once seated 800 spectators with galleries.
Continuing, explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa; the necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD merges aspects of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture in its features. See the Roman triclinium – a banquet hall to honor the dead, as well as statues, reliefs, and a pillared lobby featuring depictions of Egyptian gods in Roman armor, and also you visit Pompey pillar
Concluding the tour, walk the ramparts of the 15th century Qaitbay Citadel, built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse. End this day of discovery with a relaxed evening drive back to Cairo, and your hotel.
Includes
- Bottled water
- Professional art historian guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets aren't included
Details
**Full-Day Alexandria Tour from Cairo**
Meet your guide at 7:00 AM at your hotel in Downtown Cairo or the Pyramids area, then begin your full-day tour of Alexandria. Travel in comfort on an air-conditioned bus while exploring the city’s rich history, from its ancient Egyptian roots to the Classical and Roman periods.
Start at the **Roman Theater in Kom El-Deka**, a beautifully preserved marble theater that once seated 800 spectators. Next, visit the **Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa**, a three-level necropolis dating from the 2nd century AD, blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles.
Conclude at the **Qaitbay Citadel**, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. After a day of discovery, relax on the return drive to Cairo and your hotel.
Meet your guide at 7:00 AM at your hotel in Downtown Cairo or the Pyramids area, then begin your full-day tour of Alexandria. Travel in comfort on an air-conditioned bus while exploring the city’s rich history, from its ancient Egyptian roots to the Classical and Roman periods.
Start at the **Roman Theater in Kom El-Deka**, a beautifully preserved marble theater that once seated 800 spectators. Next, visit the **Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa**, a three-level necropolis dating from the 2nd century AD, blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles.
Conclude at the **Qaitbay Citadel**, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. After a day of discovery, relax on the return drive to Cairo and your hotel.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
