Tour Experience Overview
Explore two of Alexandria’s most important archaeological landmarks
on a focused private half-day experience. Begin from your hotel in
Alexandria and descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where
Egyptian, Greek and Roman artistic traditions meet inside an extraordinary
underground funerary complex. Continue to Pompey’s Pillar and the remains
of the ancient Serapeum before returning privately to your hotel.
Quick Tour Facts
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Tour Category
Half Day Tour
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Duration
Half-Day Experience
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Pickup
From the Lobby of Your Hotel
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First Visit
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
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Second Visit
Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum
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Tour Guide
Private Egyptologist Guide
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Transportation
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Tour Highlights
- Pickup directly from your hotel in Alexandria.
- Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
- Discover underground burial chambers and passages.
- See the blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman artistic traditions.
- Visit Pompey’s Pillar.
- Explore the remains of the ancient Serapeum.
- Learn about Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage with your guide.
- Private return transfer to your hotel.
What to Expect
- Meet your private guide in the lobby of your hotel.
- Private transportation throughout the tour.
- A private Egyptologist guide.
- Underground exploration at the Catacombs.
- Historical explanations at both archaeological sites.
- Walking through archaeological areas and underground passages.
- Time for photographs and questions during the visits.
- Return transfer to your hotel after the tour.
Alexandria Half-Day Tour Itinerary
1
Pickup from Your Alexandria Hotel
Meet your private Egyptologist in the lobby of your hotel and
begin the tour by private air-conditioned vehicle.
2
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Descend into Alexandria’s remarkable underground funerary complex
and explore chambers and passages displaying a distinctive mixture
of Egyptian, Greek and Roman influences.
3
Pompey’s Pillar & the Serapeum
Continue to Pompey’s Pillar and explore the surviving remains of
the ancient Serapeum while learning about the site’s religious
and historical importance.
4
Return to Your Hotel
After completing the two archaeological visits, return privately
to your hotel in Alexandria.
Additional Information
Pickup Point
Your guide meets you in the lobby of your hotel in Alexandria.
Return Point
The tour ends with private transportation back to your hotel.
Catacomb Access
The Catacombs visit includes stairs and underground passages.
Comfortable Footwear
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the archaeological visits.
Photography
Photography remains subject to the current rules at each archaeological site.
Visit Order
The order of the two visits may be adjusted according to local operating conditions.
Tour Type
A private historical and archaeological half-day sightseeing experience.
Program Scope
This tour covers only the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Pompey’s Pillar with the Serapeum.