Alexandria Day Tour, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa & Pompey’s Pillar

About this tour

Driver will pick you up at 7:30 am at your hotel with air-conditioned transportation.
2 to 3hrs drive from Cairo to visit :

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa,
visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest and most important Roman burial site in Egypt.
Discover the unique blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles in these ancient tombs, which date back to the 2nd century AD.
Your guide will explain the significance of the catacombs, their hidden passageways, and their role in Alexandria’s ancient history.
Pompey’s Pillar
Next, visit Pompey’s Pillar, one of the most famous landmarks in Alexandria.
This towering 25-meter-high red granite column was erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian around 297 AD.
Your guide will share the history behind the column and the remains of the Serapeum temple that once stood in this area.
Citadel of Qaitbay
Continue to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built by Sultan Qaitbay to defend Alexandria from potential invaders.
The citadel stands on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which was destroyed by earthquakes.
Learn about the history of the lighthouse, built during the reign of Ptolemy II in 300 BC, and the importance of the citadel in protecting Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. The Citadel is the best place to take in the breathtaking view of the Mediterranean.

Then drive back to Cairo