Roman Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar & Greco-Roman Museum
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Port
Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$119.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Alexandria's Greco-Roman Museum is home to antiquities ranging from Egyptian mummy cases to Greek statues and papyri. Also, in this amazing museum are some of the archeological finds from the underwater excavation of the Faros Lighthouse — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Leaving the museum, you will explore the 2nd-century catacombs at Kom el Shugafa, where tombs are cut 115 feet into the bedrock.
Finally, you will view the famous Pompey's Pillar — a column of polished, rose-colored Aswan granite that stands before the ruins of the Temple of Serapis.
End your tour with a drive back to the port to reboard the ship.
Notes:
Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, stones, inclines, gravel, sand, and many steps. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Modest attire is recommended; knees, shoulders, and midriffs must be covered. Tight-fitting, transparent, or translucent clothing is not advisable. Please err on the side of conservatism with your attire. Photography is not permitted at the Catacombs of Kom El Shougafa, and flash photography is prohibited inside the National Museum of Alexandria. Guests with claustrophobia or with a heart or respiratory condition are not allowed to participate. Minimum age is 6 years.