“Samo Tours” offers a majestic day trip to the best historical attractions in the magical city of Alexandria. You will be taken to visit the significant Catacombs, the stunning Pompey’s Pillar and you will witness the breathtaking Qaitbey Citadel as well as the legendary Bibliotheca Alexandria or as it’s known “Library of Alexandria” and have a tasty lunch on the Mediterranean shore. Our professional tour guide and our super deluxe service will make your tour inclusive so book now!!
Alexandria day trip with one of our expert tour guides who will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria by a private A/C vehicle to witness the best historical attractions in the impressive city of Alexandria including:
The Catacombs of Kom El Shuqafa is an extensive collection of remarkably decorated tombs dated back to the Roman Period and it’s regarded as one of the Wonders of the Middle Ages. It was believed that the enchanting tombs of the site belong to a prominent Roman family that used them for burials starting from the 2nd century AD.
The Pompey’s Pillar is a Roman triumphal column located in Alexandria and it was created to honor Augustus Diocletian. It’s the largest memorial column in Egypt, made from red granite and it towers around 28 meters tall.
The Citadel of Qaitbey consider is the safe guardian of the Mediterranean which Sultan Qaitbey had planned and established in the 14th century to the defensive line of Alexandria against the attacks of the Ottomans. Qaitbey had chosen the location of the citadel to be in the same place as the Legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria which had damaged in the 14th century by earthquakes. Enjoy a delicious lunch meal at a wonderful fish restaurant then move to visit:
The Library of Alexandria is the finest example of modern 21st-century achievements which was inaugurated in 2002. This great establishment rose to be the source of intellectual light so it contains a store of almost 10 million books, a conference center, an art exhibition, and some smaller specialized libraries.
At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your hotel.
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