Description
Discover the old Greco-Roman Capital of Egypt, Visit the new Library of Alexandria , the Roman Catacombs Kom El shoqafa, The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay and Pompei pillar, You can choose between one day trip or an overnight trip to Alexandria , You can book more days to Alexandria from Cairo or combine your trip to Alexandria from Cairo with a visit to El Alamein or Rosetta.or wadi el Natrun, you can also visit Alexandria then drive to Siwa. Alexander the Great founded it. Queen Cleopatra lorded over it.
The Catacomb
Archaeologists believe that the catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. this was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of year
Pompey Pillar
Has nothing to do with Pompey.The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honour Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria
Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake.
It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding
After your tour will go back at your hotel
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Live tour guide
- Entrance fees(if option is selected
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