Full-Day Private Tour: Historic Alexandria From Cairo

Enjoy 2 hours between Cairo and Alexandria desert road by deluxe car. Discover the Romanin civilization. Visit the city of Great Alexander Explore the land mark of Alexandria ( Alex Library-Pompey Pillar-Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay) Free pick up and drop off Enjoy a delicious see food (extra charge) Professional guide Flexible time

1. 1

   Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa

   1 hour

   Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. These ancient tombs are divided into 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

2. 2

   Bibliotheca Alexandrina

   1 hour

   The idea of reviving the old library dates back to 1974 when a committee set up by Alexandria University selected a plot of land for its new library, between the campus and the seafront, close to where the ancient library once stood. The recreation of the ancient library was not only adopted by other individuals and agencies, but it also garnered support from Egyptian politicians

3. 3

   Pompey's Pillar

   1 hour

   Continue to Pompey's Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honor of the Augustus Diocletian between 298-302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armour.

4. 4

   Citadel of Qaitbay

   1 hour

   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

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

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