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Take a fascinating private tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your own Egyptologist guide.The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains.Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.Continue to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Continuing the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman amphitheater. The site also includes the rema...
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch at Local restaurant.
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
Qualified Egyptologist guide.
Hotel pickup and drop off.
Food and drinks, unless specified.
Gratuities (recommended).
Itinerary
1
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Pompey's Pillar
continue to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people. Continuing the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman amphitheater, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes.
1 hour
3
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books.
Take a fascinating private tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your own Egyptologist guide.The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains.Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.Continue to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Continuing the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman amphitheater. The site also includes the rema...
