- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - A guide will be ready to meet you at your hotel upon your request in Cairo or Giza to embark on a comprehensive 10-hour tour to Alexandria, the Mediterranean’s gem. The journey includes a 3-hour drive in a private vehicle, followed by a visit to the catacombs, a burial site from the 1st century that was unearthed due to a donkey’s accident.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Next, you’ll see Pompey’s Pillar, a monolithic column from the 3rd century made of granite and standing at 26.85 meters tall. An optional lunch break is available before proceeding to the 15th-century Qaitbay Castle, erected to safeguard Egypt from the impending Ottoman threat.
Subsequently, you can opt to explore the famed Bibliotheca Alexandrina for an additional fee.
Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel, concluding the tour with another 3-hour drive.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by private vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- entry fees
Discover the legendary city of Alexandria on a private tour from Cairo, and discover the traces of ancient Egyptians and Roman armies. Descend into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to see fascinating artworks that blend two cultures, visit Pompey’s Pillar, then take in views from the 15th-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the city’s new library–a tribute to the library that burned in antiquity–Take a full-day private tour from Cairo to Alexandria See top landmarks like the Roman catacombs and Alexandria
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
