Explore Alexandria and visit Pompey's Pillar, a relic from the temple of Serapis, Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient pharaohs, the Catacombs and Montazah Palace.
Private Tour from Cairo to Alexandria: Explore Pompey's Pillar & Citadel
About This Tour
Destinations
Activities
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Accessibility
Max People
10
Operator
Inclusions
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Any Extra not mentioned in the program
Entrance fees
Food and Drinks
Any Extra not mentioned in the program
Entrance fees
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
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Day 1 Alexandria Visit
You will visit the 3rd Century Pompey's Pillar, a 25 meter red Aswan granite column that is the last of the remaining relics of the Seraphim Temple. Constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesareum. Your specialist tour guide will talk to you about the lighthouse of Alexandria and many interesting stories about ancient Romans Emperors. Next is Qayetbay citadel, situated on the entrance to Alexandria's eastern harbor. You will also visit the largest Roman cemetery, the Catacombs consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
Day 2 Return to Cairo
then you will be taken back to your hotel.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on your lap
Please Note
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- All hotels from Cairo/ Giza
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