Egypt · Monuments

10-Hour Alexandria Monuments Tour with Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel

10 Hours Round trip from Pompeys Pillar 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

Explore the historical monuments and catacombs of the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria on this 10-hour tour. Experience a heavy dose of colonial charm as you visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Library of Alexandria. Discover famous historical and archaeological sites that reflect both Egyptian and Roman heritage.

Travel to Pompey's Pillar, the Roman triumphal red granite column.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria's Catacombs, Citadel and Ancient Landmarks

Pick up from the hotel.
Drive to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, also called the Mound of Shards, named for the heaps of broken pottery 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.

Return to the hotel in Cairo.

The route