Full Day Historical Tour of Alexandria from Cairo

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Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Cairo offers a comprehensive exploration of Alexandria Governorate, focusing on key historical sites such as Kom El-Deka, home to the only Roman theater excavated in Egypt, and the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Travelers will also see Pompey's Pillar, a significant Roman triumphal column, and visit the Alexandria Library. The itinerary includes a stop at the Serapeum of Alexandria, with admission not included, allowing you to experience this ancient site at your own pace. Transportation by air-conditioned car, hotel pick-up and drop-off, an Egyptologist guide, and bottled water are provided, while entrance fees to the Roman amphitheater, catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, and other attractions are available as optional extras. This tour suits travelers interested in Roman and Egyptian history who prefer a guided experience with flexibility around site admissions.
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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)pick-up from hotels and area outside cairo and giza you will pay extra fees upon far distance

Itinerary

What to expect

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

Please Note

  • Infants must sit on laps

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

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