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From Cairo: Alexandria Catacomb, Lighthouse, Citadel Trip & Lunch
Real Life Alexandria Experience
From Cairo: Alexandria Catacomb, Lighthouse, Citadel Trip & Lunch
From Cairo: Alexandria Catacomb, Lighthouse, Citadel Trip & Lunch
From Cairo: Alexandria Catacomb, Lighthouse, Citadel Trip & Lunch

From Cairo: Alexandria Catacomb, Lighthouse, Citadel Trip & Lunch

By Ramasside Tours
5.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 582 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Alexandria on this immersive tour, exploring the city's most iconic landmarks. Begin your journey with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. Then, marvel at the grandeur of Pompey’s Pillar, a towering relic of ancient times, before stepping into the impressive Ancient Roman Amphitheater, a symbol of Alexandria’s classical past. Continue to the world-renowned Alexandria Library, where modern architecture meets ancient knowledge. Visit the beautiful Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque, known for its stunning design, and end your day at the legendary Quaitbay Castle, standing guard over the Mediterranean Sea. Book this unforgettable experience today for a perfect blend of history, architecture, and culture in Egypt's jewel by the sea!

Activity location

  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

Check availability

Audio with interactive
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Only audio guide
Pickup included

Price details
P 582.13 x 1 AdultP 582.13
Total
Price is P 582.13
Shared Tour No Entry Tickets
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

without tickets
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 4,016.70 x 1 AdultP 4,016.70
Total
Price is P 4,016.70
Shared Tour No Tickets & Lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

without Tickets & Lunch
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 4,948.11 x 1 AdultP 4,948.11
Total
Price is P 4,948.11
Shared Tour with Entry Tickets
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

with tickets & Lunch
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 6,403.43 x 1 AdultP 6,403.43
Total
Price is P 6,403.43

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by air conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance Tickets (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedSeaview Restaurant
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up & Drop off service from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
  • What's includedWhat's includedQualified Egyptologist guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Activity itinerary

Alexandria Port
  • 1h
Your Ramasside Tours guide and manager will be waiting inside the Alexandria Port for you. They will be holding a sign showing your name. You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you. From the moment your tour starts, your guides will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
First, visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Then you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
Pompey's Pillar (Pass by)
You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century).
Alexandria Bibliotheca
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. You will visit the library famous president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum. Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
St. Mark's Cathedral in Alexandria
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.
Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque
  • 1h
The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.
Quaitbay Fort (Pass by)
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Drive to visit Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancinet Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Once inside, you will see all parts of the castle and also go on the roof to see a panoramic view of the whole city.
Montazah Gardens
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria. The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater. Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.
Stanley Bridge (Pass by)
On your way back you will stop over the famous bridge of Stanley – the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, built by Alexander the great, then travel in comfort back to your hotel. Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you at the cost price – no profit to us.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCatacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECatacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

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