Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Alexandria Historical Tour from Cairo with Catacombs and Qaitbay

8 Hours Round trip from Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, also known as the Mound of Shards
02 See Pompey's Pillar, the Roman triumphal red granite column
03 Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean seacoast
04 Discover the royal Library of Alexandria, one of the largest libraries of the ancient world
05 Explore the Montaza Palace of King Farouk

Explore the historical monuments and catacombs of Alexandria, this Mediterranean port city, on an 8-hour tour from Cairo. Experience a heavy dose of colonial charm as you visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and other famous historical and archaeological sites. Discover landmarks that reflect not only Egyptian heritage but Roman history as well.

Explore the historical monuments and catacombs of Alexandria, this Mediterranean port city, on an 8-hour tour from Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria Monuments and Catacombs Excursion

Pick up from the hotel.
Drive to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, also called the Mound of Shards, as heaps of broken pottery were found around this area.
Travel to Pompey's Pillar, the Roman triumphal red granite column.
Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, a defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean seacoast.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit the royal Library of Alexandria, one of the largest libraries of the ancient world.
Explore the Montaza Palace of King Farouk.

Return to the hotel in Cairo.

The route