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Full-Day Alexandria Monumental Sights & Catacombs Tour From Cairo
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    34 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Italian

Description

Travel from Cairo to explore the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria in this 10-hour tour. Discover the history and architecture of Alexandria by visiting various famous historical archaeological sites that are not only Egyptian but also Roman. Experience a heavy dose of colonial charm and visit the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. See Pompey's pillar, Montazah Palace, Green Gardens, Qeitbay Citadel and more on this tour.

Highlights
  • Visit Montazah Palace and Green Gardens 
  • Explore the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa 
  • Discover the history and Architecture of Alexandria 
  • See Pompey's Pillar and Qeitbay Citadel 
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    • Pick-up from the hotel in Cairo.

    • 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, the last of the Seraphim Temple's remaining relics. 

    • Discover the lighthouse of Alexandria and listen to many interesting stories about ancient Romans Emperors. 

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

    • Have lunch at the local restaurant.

    • Visit the largest Roman cemetery. 

    • Explore King Farouk's Montaza palace and Green Gardens.

    Return to the hotel in Cairo.

What's Included
  • All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle

  • English-Speaking Egyptologist tour guide

  • All Service charges & taxes

  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch

What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • Entry visa to Egypt

  • Tips and gratuities 

What to bring
  • Hat

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Bottled water

Meeting Point

Cairo, Egypt

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 100 Per Person
2 To 4 USD 70 Per Person
1 To 5 USD 60 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 100 / person