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Cairo to Alexandria Full-Day Trip: Explore Roman Catacombs, Qaitbey Citadel, and Ancient Library
Alexandria
Delight in a day trip from Cairo to Alexandria, where you can explore the Roman catacombs cut into rock, the remains of a Roman temple compound, and the Qaitbey Citadel. Stop by the ancient Bibleotheca Alexandrina and savour fresh seafood along the Mediterranean.
Delight in a day trip from Cairo to Alexandria, where you can explore the Roman catacombs cut into rock, the remains of a Roman temple compound, and the Qaitbey Citadel. Stop by the ancient Bibleotheca Alexandrina and savour fresh seafood along the Mediterranean.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - A representative from Terre Des Pharaons will collect you from your accommodation in Cairo for an exciting Day Trip to Alexandria. Begin with a visit to Pompey’s Pillar, erected to honor Emperor Diocletian in the late 4th century. Once part of the Serapis temple, this pillar stood amidst an impressive complex that…
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - A representative from Terre Des Pharaons will collect you from your accommodation in Cairo for an exciting Day Trip to Alexandria. Begin with a visit to Pompey’s Pillar, erected to honor Emperor Diocletian in the late 4th century. Once part of the Serapis temple, this pillar stood amidst an impressive complex that competed with the Soma and the Caesarean. Next, explore the Catacombs, the most extensive Roman burial site carved into the rock, spanning three tiers. Enjoy a meal at a local eatery in Alexandria, then continue to the Qaitbay Citadel, constructed where the ancient pharaohs’ lighthouse once stood, followed by a trip to the Bibliotheca Alexandria. Your day concludes with a return trip to your Cairo hotel.
What's Included
- Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch during your tour
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during your trip
- Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
- Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch during your tour
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during your trip
- Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
- Tipping
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
- Tipping
Location
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Kom Al Shokafa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
