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Alexandria Catacombs & Roman Amphitheater Tour
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Alexandria Catacombs & Roman Amphitheater Tour is a Half Day experience in Alexandria, from $50 per adult. Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and visit Alexandria's Roman Amphitheater.
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About This Trip
A half-day focused on Alexandria's Greco-Roman layer — the eerie, beautifully carved , and the well-preserved Roman Amphitheater at Kom El Dikka.
Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and visit Alexandria's Roman Amphitheater.
Why This Matters
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa reveal something rarely seen elsewhere: Egyptian gods, Greek architectural forms, and Roman burial customs fused into one tomb, built by a city that blended three civilizations rather than choosing between them. Nearby, the Roman Amphitheater at Kom El Dikka is Egypt's only surviving Roman theater, a reminder that Alexandria was once a Mediterranean capital of learning and spectacle, not just a Nile-side port.
Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
Highlights
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Roman Amphitheater at Kom El Dikka
Itinerary
~08:00–09:00
Hotel pickup in Alexandria
Your guide meets you in the hotel lobby and you travel by private air-conditioned car.
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore the beautifully carved underground tombs of Alexandria's Greco-Roman era with your licensed guide.
Roman Amphitheater at Kom El Dikka
Visit the well-preserved Roman amphitheater and hear the story of the city's Roman past.
Return to your hotel
Private transfer back to your hotel at the end of the half day.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Alexandria
- By car · 5 min
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- By car · 5 min
Roman Amphitheater, Kom El Dikka
- By car · 5 min
Return to
Your hotel in Alexandria
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What's Included
- Private transportation with A/C
- Licensed guide
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup in Alexandria.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the Roman Amphitheater at Kom El Dikka, both from Alexandria's Greco-Roman period.
Yes. Entrance fees, a licensed guide and private air-conditioned transportation are included.
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included in the price.
We pick you up from your hotel lobby in Alexandria. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
There is no online payment: you pay the guide directly on the day, in cash or by card.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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