Duration: 6 hours
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From Alexandria Port: Pillar, Catacombs, Citadel & Library!
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Duration - 6 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Arabic
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Explore Alexandria's ancient wonders on a private day tour from the port with the guidance of an expert Egyptologist: Witness Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina.the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a beacon of knowledge and a tribute to the scholarly brillianc
Highlights
- Stand beneath the towering granite of Pompey’s Pillar.
- Descend into the multi-level Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
- Visit the Qaitbay Citadel built on the site of the ancient lighthouse.
- Discover the creative architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
- Approach the authentic Alexandrian cuisine with a local lunch.
Description
From Alexandria Port: Pillar, Catacombs, Citadel & Library!
From the moment you set foot in Alexandria Port, our agents will welcome you with our Meet and Greet service, holding a sign with your name and whisking you away on a journey through the Mediterranean capital's golden time.
Your first stop is Pompey's Pillar, a towering monument erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century. Once part of the Serapis Temple, it is curved from a single piece of granite and stands as a testament to the grandeur of ancient architecture.
Next, we'll drive you to the Catacombs, the most significant Roman Cemetery. Carved into three levels in the rock, this labyrinth offers a unique glimpse into the past.
After exploring these ancient wonders, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Alexandria's local restaurants. Followed by a visit to the Qaitbay Citadel, a majestic fortress built on the site of the ancient Pharos (Lighthouse) of Alexandria.
Your tour concludes with a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a beacon of knowledge and a tribute to the scholarly brilliance of the ancient world.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to mentioned sites
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
- Lunch on local restaurant
- All taxes & service charge
- Exclusions:
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Serapeum of Alexandria
Pickup location:
- Alexandria
Car
- (30 minutes)
Serapeum of Alexandria
- Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (45 minutes)
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
Hidden gem
- Break time, Lunch, Free time (30 minutes)
Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria
- Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
Library of Alexandria
- Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
Car
- (30 minutes)
Arrive back at:
- Alexandria
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