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
$189.95
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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
Board an air-conditioned motor coach and head to the Greco Roman Museum, 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 re-board ship.
Notes:
You are visiting a predominately Muslim country, dress appropriately, wear conservative dress that covers the shoulders and knees - trousers for men and trousers, skirts, or dresses for women. All regulations are subject to change without notice. Photography is not permitted at the Catacombs of Kom El Shougafa, and flash photography is prohibited inside the National Museum of Alexandria.
Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces and is therefore not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Catacombs of Kom El Shugafa are not recommended for those suffering from claustrophobia or with cardiac and respiratory problems. Minimum age 6 years old.