1 day

Private

Full Day

About this activity

Transfer to Alexandria by car with air-conditioning. Start your trip by visiting Pompey's Pillar, followed by a visit to the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. These ancient tombs are divided in three levels, containing the Triclinium, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast in honor of the dead. Inside the catacombs there are statues of Sobec and Anubis wearing Roman armor dating back to the 2nd century A.D. Then visit Elshawary, the Alexandria Library.

You will also visit Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, 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. You will have your lunch at the famous restaurant in the front of the sea.

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Included

Multilingual Egyptologist tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned private vehicle
Lunch at local restaurant (beverages not included)
All taxes and services
Bottle of water
Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar
Entry/Admission - Fort Qaitbey

Not included

Entrance to Alexandria Library
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and Saturdays
All entrance is including in the day tour except Alexandria Library (Optional to visit, can purchase tickets at the location)

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

70%

Original

20%

Reviews

3.5

6

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Roxanne.brough

3 | 2017-11-16

This was not the tour we expected. We wanted to go inside the Library in Alexandria. Our guide told us that there is nothing to be seen in the Old Alexandra Library. Instead of viewing the Library we stopped for ice cream and local bananas. Please find another tour than this, it was a waste of our money 375.00 and our time. Roxie B.

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Harold R B

4 | 2017-10-07

On time and off we went for 3 hour ride to Alexandria. Nassar was knowledgeable,helpful and considerate with planned rest stops each way. Traffic in each city is like the best video game you have played as cars, trucks, buses and motorbikes dance across the road disregarding any lane markings, but Harun our driver did a wonderful job of navigating the chaos. . Really enjoyed the catacombs except the rising water restricted viewing to the 1st floor versus the 3 floors advertised. Would check ahead of time as problem definitely seemed to be worsening. All exhibits here did not appear to receive the same consideration, restoration or care as those down the Nile but are displayed as found. Still interesting to contrast Roman influence on the early history. Wonderful lunch at Fish market before returning to Cairo and re-encountering evening rush hour. An unexpected stop at an essential oil store delayed our return to the hotel.

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FIROZ J

3 | 2016-01-20

The guide was very good and helpful but should learn English a little bit more.

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