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Alexandria Tour: Explore Roman Ruins and Catacombs
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85 Ratings
Alexandria
Embark on a full-day historical exploration of Alexandria from Cairo. Discover Roman artifacts, visit the iconic Alexandria Library, and explore ancient Egyptian pathways.
Embark on a full-day historical exploration of Alexandria from Cairo. Discover Roman artifacts, visit the iconic Alexandria Library, and explore ancient Egyptian pathways.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Alexandria - 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.
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Upon arrival, we…
- Alexandria - 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.
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - 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.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - 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.
- Pompey’s Pillar - This is the perfect opportunity to visit Pompey’s Pillar, Alexandria’s most significant Roman triumphal column.
- Rashid Citadel of Qaitbay - 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.
- Cairo - You’ll be taken back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza as the rip ends.
What's Included
- Transportation by air-conditioned car
- 1 bottle of water
- Seafood Lunch
- Egyptologist guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Transportation by air-conditioned car
- 1 bottle of water
- Seafood Lunch
- Egyptologist guide
- 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)
- Entrance Fees (available as option)
- Expenses that are not mentioned
- Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- Entrance Fees (available as option)
Additional Information
Wander along Alexandria city and explore the Egyptian pathways. Witness Kom El-Deka, the only Roman theater excavated in Egypt, and marvel at the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the significant Roman triumphal column, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Alexandria Library with this full-day tour from Cairo.
Marvel at the Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka
Admire the…
Wander along Alexandria city and explore the Egyptian pathways. Witness Kom El-Deka, the only Roman theater excavated in Egypt, and marvel at the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the significant Roman triumphal column, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Alexandria Library with this full-day tour from Cairo.
Marvel at the Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka
Admire the marvelous Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
See the relics and statues of the Roman triclinium
Explore Pompey’s Pillar, enjoying its artifacts and sculptures
Stroll along the defensive fortress, the Citadel of Qaitbay
- 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.
Location
Alexandria
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(85 Ratings)
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Ceekayone22
Nov 2, 2024
A Pleasant Visit to Alexandria - Had a great time on this day trip. Was a good way to get out of Cairo and see another city in Egypt. The drive was long, but I was grouped with two other friendly travelers, so we spent the ride to Alexandria chatting. Once in Alexandria, we had a wonderful guide named Aman, who was knowledgeable and entertaining. Saw some great sites and learned quite a bit about the history of Alexandria. After a jam-packed day, our driver promptly drove us home while we all slept. Overall, a memorable experience.
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721annat
Oct 25, 2024
Highly recommended - Our guide Salah was very knowledgeable and engaging. We were well looked after by the whole team from the time of booking right up until the end. The tour was organised, and we were kept well informed and comfortable throughout.
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Cristina
Oct 12, 2024
Wonderful experience - The tour went very well and we are very happy to have had hala mourad as a guide, she was really fantastic! friendly, kind and very knowledgeable, we couldn't ask for better!!
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Seanjackson97
Oct 7, 2024
Fantastic experience with excellent driver and knowledgable guide - Fantastic experience of Alexandria, excellent driver Mahmoud who got us everywhere safely and very fast. Our Tour Guide Ayman was so knowledgeable and very informative about the history of Alexandria especially being a native himself. A tour well worth doing
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529anahelc
Oct 4, 2024
Excellent guide! - The tour was excellent! Pick up was right on time and it was a smooth ride.
Nadia greeted us with waters and wafers for breakfast. She has a great energy, she is very knowledgeable, very passionate about her role and the history of Egypt. She shared information with us all the way to Alexandria. We are very grateful for having such an extraordinary woman as a guide. She also has a great sense of humor.
Everything was right on schedule, and the driver was also very kind.
Overall the tour was very well organized. I would recommend it to anyone that doesn’t want to leave Egypt without seeing Alexandria.
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155ir_nk
Sep 28, 2024
Heba az idegenvezető nőnk , nagyon kedves és figyelmes volt ! - I welcome you. I'm fine. Our trip from Cairo to Alexandria was very comfortable. Our driver was very kind and polite, he did everything for our comfort. Heba, the tour guide, was very kind, attentive and cute! He told the history of the places he visited very well, we really enjoyed the day! Thank you very much! Best regards, Judit and Inci
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Jenniferml6917ap
Sep 20, 2024
Great tour! Recommend to anyone who wants to visit Alexandria - This tour was absolutely brilliant! Both our guide Ayman and our driver Sayed were professional, polite and wonderfully organised. Sayed was a brilliant driver stopping when requested by others on the tour for a comfort break. Ayman was a fantastic guide who explained all the sites and monuments with incredible Enthusiasm, clarity and was really engaging. They both went above and beyond to accommodate some additional requests from a couple of the tour group which they seamlessly incorporated. I was travelling as a solo female and they made me feel welcome and safe too so I would recommend this tour if you are travelling as a solo female. The company also provided lots of information in advance about pick up time, location and Ayman also sent a photo of the car so I would recognise it - another example of him and the company going above and beyond!
The whole day was wonderfully organised and the lunch was delicious (get the fish! You are in Alexandria after all!). You got a perfect amount of time at each site and Ayman made special efforts to make sure you avoided crowds and were in the shade where appropriate for explanations. I could not recommend this tour more highly!! Definitely a 10/10 for a visit to Alexandria!
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Tonanzihta
Aug 31, 2024
Great Experience - I had a great trip to Alexandria with my driver and guide (Eslam and Ayman). The schedule of activities was well organized, the tour was very engaging, and both Eslam and Ayman were absolutely wonderful. I felt well cared for, the lunch spot was amazing, and all the sights were explained in great detail thanks to Ayman's enthusiasm and passion for his work.
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Asieraroa
Oct 16, 2024
Alejandria - The Alexandria tour let us down a bit about the expectations we had.
The Guide was correct, and provided us with different interesting facts about the site.
We would like to make special mention of our driver Belii. Always with a smile, super nice and watchful that we were comfortable on all the routes. We even prepared a music list for our trip. A love of person.
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171thea
Oct 9, 2024
Fun short trip - we have been to historical places. the guide was pleasant and supportive & the lunch break was in a nice restaurant which provided good food. would recommend.
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