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10-Hour Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey's Pillar & Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, History

  • Duration

    10 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Arabic, English

Description

Explore the historical monuments and catacombs of this Mediterranean port city of Alexandria on this 10-hour tour. Experience a heavy dose of colonial charm and visit the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Library of Alexandria, Pompey's pillar and Qaitbay Citadel. Pay a visit to the various famous historical, archaeological sites that are not only Egyptian but also Roman.

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    • Pick up from the hotel.

    • Drive to the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, also called Mound of Shards, as heaps of broken pottery were found around this area.

    • Travel to the Roman triumphal red granite column- the Pompey's pillar.

    • Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, which is a defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean seacoast.

    • Have lunch at the local restaurant.

    • Visit the royal library of Alexandria, one of the largest libraries of the ancient world.

    Return to the hotel in Cairo.

What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off services 

  • Transportation

  • Private tour guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Lunch

  • Mineral water 

  • All taxes & service charges

What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

  • Beverages

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 85 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 85 / person