Discover Alexandria: Day Trip from Cairo

Overview

Begin your day with a guide meeting at your hotel and embark on a scenic three-hour drive from Cairo to Alexandria. Upon arrival, explore the Kom El Shoqafa necropolis, an ancient burial site with a unique blend of Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman elements. The catacombs, dating back to the 2nd century AD, feature a circular staircase used for body transport and were rediscovered in 1900. Next, visit Pompey's Pillar, a 30-meter red granite column erected around 300 AD in honor of Emperor Diocletian. Despite its name, it has no connection to the Roman Consul Pompey. The pillar stands on the site of the Serapeum, an ancient temple destroyed in 391 AD by a Christian mob led by patriarch Theophilus. Today, only the pillar remains of this grand structure, with nearby tunnels and artifacts on display in the Greco-Roman Museum. Conclude your tour at the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress established by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay

Highlights

• ✦Private tour
• ✦Hotel pickup

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1
   Pompey's Pillar
2. 2
   Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
3. 3
   Citadel of Qaitbay

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

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Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

What's included?

Pick up and drop off with a private air-conditioned vehicle · Lunch at a seafood restaurant overlooking the sea (optional) · Entrance fees ( optional) · Bottle of water on board · Professional tourguide

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