Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa & Pompey's Pillar Tour
A unique blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman burial traditions underground
About this activity
Descend into Alexandria's fascinating Greco-Roman-Egyptian catacombs, then visit the ancient Pompey's Pillar on this half-day tour.
Full description
Your guide leads you down into the catacombs' carved chambers, pointing out the unusual mixing of Egyptian gods carved in Roman dress, before continuing to Pompey's Pillar, a massive granite column that has stood for nearly two thousand years.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
Not included
- Catacombs and Pompey's Pillar entry tickets
- Gratuities
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Descend into the multi-level Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- ✓See where Egyptian, Greek and Roman art and burial traditions blend together
- ✓Visit the towering ancient column known as Pompey's Pillar
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Pickup from your Alexandria hotel
- 2 Guided descent into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- 3 Visit Pompey's Pillar
- 4 Return to your hotel
Places You'll Visit
The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa are a 2nd-century CE underground necropolis in Alexandria, Egypt, discovered by accident in 1900 when a donkey fell through the ground. Cut roughly 35 metres deep across three levels, the tombs blend ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman funerary art and architecture, and are included on Alexandria's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column standing in Alexandria, Egypt, carved from a single block of red Aswan granite and rising roughly 26.85 meters, including its Corinthian capital. Despite the name, it honors Emperor Diocletian, erected around 298–302 AD after he suppressed a revolt; the "Pompey" attribution stems from a medieval misreading, not Pompey the general.
Why Choose This Tour
Your guide explains the unique blend of cultures found nowhere else in Egypt.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle is included.
One of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, rarely matched elsewhere in Egypt.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Half day (4 hours)
Alexandria, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews (2)
We took the Cairo pyramids excursion. Loved everything and very precisely organized! We also left a phone on the bus, thought it was gone for good. But the guys came through, helped get it back and stayed in touch the whole time! Special respect for that!!! And the prices are great, more expensive through the hotel guides! Wishing you continued success!!!
I went with my kids (4 and 6 years old) to the pyramids. Everything went great! We rode camels and a little boat, walked among the pyramids and looked at the artifacts in the museum. The food was tasty, everything was precise and on time. Special thanks to our escort and guide.
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