1- The Catacombs - Pompey's column - the amphitheater - the library
Immerse yourself in the ancient history of the famous Alexandria and come back to reality by visiting its modern buildings, let yourself be guided by listening to the historical events that brought Alexandria to its life today.
Itinerary:
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Departure in the morning by private air-conditioned car to visit:
The catacombs of Kom El Shokafa
These Catacombs date from the 2nd Century AD, carved on 3 levels in the rock, they are the largest tombs of the Roman era.
They were initially made for a family but, over the years, will be enlarged and occupied by several families.
Mixture of Egyptian and Greco-Roman art, their decorations and structures make these catacombs one of a kind.
Pompey's column and the serepeum
Proudly dominating Alexandria since the 3rd century, this column of red granite stands at the top of its 26m in the middle of the serapeum built to the glory of the Emperor Diocletian. The Serapeum is a temple dedicated to the god Apis, the bull.
The Roman Amphitheater
This Amphitheater, dating from the 2nd century, could accommodate 800 people within its 13 semi-circular white marble steps.
These mosaics on the floor, these green marble and red granite columns make this unique Roman theater in Egypt, a must-see place to visit. You can also have an acoustic experience that will amaze you.
Around this amphitheater and dating from the same period, you can see the remains of thermal baths and Roman houses.
The Library of Alexandria
One of the terrible episodes in the history of Egypt was the destruction of the Library of Alexandria, but with the help of UNESCO, Egypt built in 2002, on the site of the remains, the great library of the Mediterranean world.
At the cutting edge of technology, it provides researchers and academics with the essential tools to maintain and advance the cultural and scientific position of the Middle East.
Reading room, museums, catering laboratories, specific rooms to accommodate the disabled and the blind, everything is done to ensure that everyone has equal access to culture.
Its original architecture, chosen after a great competition, is the work of a Norwegian architectural firm, it represents the solar star still present in Egypt, emerging from the earth, the rebirth of a place of knowledge.
Starting point:
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Alexandria city center hotel.
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Departure time: 9:00 a.m.
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Earlier or later departures are available.
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Return to the hotel.
Cost:
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90 dollars per person.
Prices are indicative and for a minimum of 2 people.
(15% reduction from 3 to 5 people.)
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Visits include:
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Entrances to the sites, trips by private vehicle and the services of a private French-speaking guide.
* Tips are not included.