Full-Day Alexandria Monumental Sights & Catacombs Tour From Cairo
Highlights
Alexandria
architectural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
34 Hours
Easy
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.
Itinerary
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Alexandria Monuments & Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs Tour
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
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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