Wander along Alexandria city and explore the Egyptian pathways. Witness Kom El-Deka, the only Roman theater excavated in Egypt, and marvel at the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the significant Roman triumphal column, Pompey's Pillar, and the Alexandria Library with this full-day tour from Cairo.
Cairo Full Day Tour of Historical Alexandria
About This Tour
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Transportation by air-conditioned car
- Egyptologist guide
- 1 bottle of water
Exclusions
- Expenses that are not mentioned
- Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees (available as option)
- Entry/Admission - Ancient Roman Amphitheater (available as option)
- Entry/Admission - Catacombs (available as option)
- Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar (available as option)
- Entry/Admission - Alexandria (available as option)
- Food & drinks
Tour Plan
1 Stop At: Alexandria, Governorate
Have you ever thought of visiting a historic city to witness the remnants of a bygone era? You shall begin your Alexandria tour with a prompt pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza for heading towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the restroom and have a cup of coffee.
Duration: 4 hours
2 Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Kom El Dekka
Upon arrival, we have the chance to explore the marble-stone Roman amphitheater at Kom El-Deka, which formerly accommodated over 800 people. Its pleasure garden and mosaic-floored Roman baths and houses are beautiful sights worth seeing.
Duration: 30 minutes
3 Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Alexandria Egypt
Continuing the exploration to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa you shall tour this archaeological site regarded as a huge necropolis and royal cemetery with a unique mixture of Greek, Egyptian, and Roman cultural points.
Duration: 1 hour
4 Stop At: Pompey's Pillar
This is the perfect opportunity to visit Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria's most significant Roman triumphal column.
Duration: 30 minutes
5 Stop At: Qaitbay Fort
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Proceeding the trip we shall then make a photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the ancient world's largest repositories, followed by a stroll along the Qaitbay Citadel built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse.
Duration: 2 hours
6 Stop At: Cairo
You'll be taken back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza as the trip ends.
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
Please Note
Infants must sit on laps
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