Alexandria: Catacombs and Citadel Small-Group Tour From Cairo
Alexandria is full of historic and cultural wonders, but deciphering their meaning is hard on your own. Join an Egyptologist guide to better understand what you see as you visit the ancient Roman amphitheater at Kom El-Deka, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel. See how Greek, Roman, and Egyptian influences shaped the city, and explore well-preserved ancient sites.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small-group tour
- ✓Take a break and tuck into a delicious seafood lunch
- ✓Round-trip transportation from Cairo ensures a seamless experience
- ✓Beat the heat onboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
What you'll see & do
- ✓Have you ever thought of visiting a historic city to witness the remnants of a bygone era? You shall begin your Alexandria tour with a prompt pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza for heading towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the restroom and have a cup of coffee.
- ✓Upon arrival, we have the chance to explore the marble-stone Roman amphitheater at Kom El-Deka, which formerly accommodated over 800 people. Its pleasure garden and mosaic-floored Roman baths and houses are beautiful sights worth seeing.
- ✓Continuing the exploration to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa you shall tour this archeological site regarded as a huge necropolis and royal cemetery with a unique mixture of Greek, Egyptian, and Roman cultural points.
- ✓This is the perfect opportunity to visit Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria's most significant Roman triumphal column.
- ✓Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Proceeding the trip we shall then make a photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the ancient world's largest repositories, followed by a stroll along the Qaitbay Citadel built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse.
- ✓You'll be taken back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza as the rip ends.
What's included
- ✓Egyptologist Tour Guide
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned car
- ✓Seafood Lunch
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Pickup and dop off from Alexandria Port (available if option booked)
- ✓Entrance Fees (available if option booked)
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
What's not included
- ✓Expenses that are not mentioned
- ✓Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- ✓Drinks during lunch
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The duration of the tour includes both pick-up and drop-off timings as well.
Tour duration is fixed for all tours/activities, but it may vary depending on the city traffic.
Pickup service available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Pick up/drop off services at your accommodation from the regions of Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, 6th of October City are available at an additional charge of 18 USD per head. Pick-up time will be within 60 minutes after your booked time, in case of change, you will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Alexandria: Catacombs and Citadel Small-Group Tour From Cairo
Alexandria is full of historic and cultural wonders, but deciphering their meaning is hard on your own. Join an Egyptologist guide to better understand what you see as you visit the ancient Roman amphitheater at Kom El-Deka, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel. See how Greek, Roman, and Egyptian influences shaped the city, and explore well-preserved ancient sites.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small-group tour
- ✓Take a break and tuck into a delicious seafood lunch
- ✓Round-trip transportation from Cairo ensures a seamless experience
- ✓Beat the heat onboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
What you'll see & do
- ✓Have you ever thought of visiting a historic city to witness the remnants of a bygone era? You shall begin your Alexandria tour with a prompt pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza for heading towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the restroom and have a cup of coffee.
- ✓Upon arrival, we have the chance to explore the marble-stone Roman amphitheater at Kom El-Deka, which formerly accommodated over 800 people. Its pleasure garden and mosaic-floored Roman baths and houses are beautiful sights worth seeing.
- ✓Continuing the exploration to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa you shall tour this archeological site regarded as a huge necropolis and royal cemetery with a unique mixture of Greek, Egyptian, and Roman cultural points.
- ✓This is the perfect opportunity to visit Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria's most significant Roman triumphal column.
- ✓Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Proceeding the trip we shall then make a photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the ancient world's largest repositories, followed by a stroll along the Qaitbay Citadel built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse.
- ✓You'll be taken back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza as the rip ends.
What's included
- ✓Egyptologist Tour Guide
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned car
- ✓Seafood Lunch
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Pickup and dop off from Alexandria Port (available if option booked)
- ✓Entrance Fees (available if option booked)
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
What's not included
- ✓Expenses that are not mentioned
- ✓Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- ✓Drinks during lunch
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The duration of the tour includes both pick-up and drop-off timings as well.
Tour duration is fixed for all tours/activities, but it may vary depending on the city traffic.
Pickup service available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Pick up/drop off services at your accommodation from the regions of Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, 6th of October City are available at an additional charge of 18 USD per head. Pick-up time will be within 60 minutes after your booked time, in case of change, you will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.