Journey through Alexandria city and take a walk along the Egyptian pathways. Make your way to the Roman theatre of Kom El-Deka, the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman triclinium and the Pompey's Pillar with this full-day tour from Cairo.
Enjoy a full-day trip to the historic city of Alexandria and experience the remnants of a bygone era. After pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza you'll drive towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the bathroom and get a coffee.
Upon arrival, start your tour of this ancient city and head towards the marble-stone Roman amphitheatre of Kom El-Deka that once accommodated over 800 visitors. Enjoy the sights of its pleasure garden and mosaic floored Roman baths and villas. Afterwards, move on to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa where you can feel the aura of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman architectural excellence. The cemetery was constructed in the second century AD and is still one of the seven wonders of the middle ages.
Next, visit Pompey's Pillar, the significant Roman triumphal column in Alexandria. Savour a delicious lunch from a local restaurant and then enjoy an outside photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most renowned archives of the ancient world.
Stroll along the Citadel of Qaitbay, built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse. At the end of the tour you'll be driven back to Cairo or Giza to be dropped off at your accommodation.
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Discover the rich history and culture of Alexandria with our historical tour.
Explore the ancient city of Alexandria during the Greco-Roman period.We will visit the rock tombs of the catacomb of Kom ElShoukafa built during the 3rd century and then explore the Roman Amphitheatre.
Afterwards we will stop for lunch and then visit the Qaitby Fortress from the outside to end the day of the Historical Alexandria Tour.
Come along and let us show you the city's best kept secrets.
Manuscripts in the world and was a great center of learning for 600 years until it burned down in the 3rd century. The new library of Alexandria is one of the biggest libraries in the world with over 8 million books, and hosts several museums and unique displays.
After enjoying a tour of the dramatically beautiful new library, we stop for lunch on the Mediterranean promenade with fresh air breathtaking then we visit the Fortes of Qaibay from outside located in the old fisherman port.
