Overview
Discover the old sites and history of Alexandria from its ancient Egyptian roots by visiting Roman theater of Kom El-Deka, the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompay’s Pillar , The Qaitbay Citadel and the Alexandria Library on this full-day guided tour
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transportation by air-conditioned car
Mineral water
Egyptologist guide
All service charges and taxes
Lunch at local restaurant
Drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Entrance fees (can be selected as an add-on)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Cairo
3 hours
Enjoy meet-and-greet service pick-up, and drop off from your Cairo hotel and travel towards Alexandria
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Alexandria
8 hours
after arrive, start your tour with a visit to the Roman theater in Kom El-Deka
Afterward, head to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa ,which is the largest Roman Cemetery and consists of three sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD merges aspects of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture in its features.
Then head to Pompay’s Pillar one of the most famous monuments of Alexandria, known as the column tombs
Savor a delicious lunch from a local restaurant
Your next stop will be to the library of Alexandria, one of the largest and renowned archives of the ancient world,which is the biggest library in the world, consisting of 8 million books.
Your final stop will be at Qaitbay Citadel
The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Cairo).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about From Cairo: Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria
Can I cancel From Cairo: Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 11 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Transportation by air-conditioned car
- Mineral water
- Egyptologist guide
- All service charges and taxes
- Lunch at local restaurant
What's not included?
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees (can be selected as an add-on)
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Sheba Tour company
