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Explore Alexandria ToursPrivate Kom El Dikka & Pompey’s Pillar Tour from Alexandria
Alexandria, Egypt
Duration
About 4.5 to 5 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
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Overview
This private Alexandria day tour focuses on Kom El Dikka’s Roman and Byzantine archaeology and the Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum story in about 4.5 to 5 hours. It includes an English-speaking Egyptologist, private air-conditioned transport, standard admissions and bottled water.
Choose this route when you want more depth at Alexandria’s archaeological remains rather than another checklist of the Library, Catacombs, Qaitbay or Montaza. Explore the Roman Theater, Villa of the Birds, baths and lecture halls at Kom El Dikka, then continue to Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum remains before returning to your Alexandria hotel, port or confirmed central point.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Explore Kom El Dikka archaeological site.
- Visit the Roman Theater, Villa of the Birds, Roman Baths and lecture halls where current access allows.
- Visit Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum remains.
- Travel privately with an English-speaking Egyptologist and air-conditioned vehicle.
- Include standard admissions and bottled water.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Go deeper into Alexandria's Roman and Byzantine urban archaeology.
- Explore Kom El Dikka without adding the Catacombs, Library, Qaitbay or Montaza circuit.
- Connect the Roman Theater and lecture halls to the Pompey's Pillar and Serapeum story.
- Travel privately from your Alexandria hotel, port or confirmed central pickup point.
Itinerary
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Pickup and Kom El Dikka
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Alexandria hotel, Alexandria port or confirmed central pickup point. Begin at Kom El Dikka, an open-air Roman and Byzantine quarter where the Roman Theater, Villa of the Birds, baths and lecture halls reveal how the city lived and learned.
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Roman Theater and urban archaeology
Take time with the Roman Theater and the visible remains around it. Your guide connects the mosaics, civic spaces and later Byzantine layers to Alexandria's long urban story without rushing the route into a full city checklist.
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Pompey's Pillar and private return
Continue to Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum remains, placing Diocletian's Column in the context of Alexandria's ancient religious landscape. Return privately to your Alexandria hotel, port or confirmed central pickup point.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Alexandria hotel, Alexandria port or confirmed central Alexandria point.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard admission to Kom El Dikka archaeological site.
- Standard admission to Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum site basis where applicable.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Meals and drinks.
- The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel or Montaza Gardens.
- Any separately ticketed exhibition, event, camera fee or upgraded access.
- Personal spending and tipping.
- Any pickup outside the confirmed Alexandria service area.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$145 per person
2 guests
US$95 per person
3-4 guests
US$75 per person
5-8 guests
US$65 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service: US$145 for one guest, US$95 for two guests, US$75 for three to four guests, and US$65 for five to eight guests. The stated inclusions apply to each published band. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Kom El Dikka and Pompey's Pillar opening hours, last-ticket time and admission basis are rechecked for your requested date.
- The route includes outdoor walking, steps and uneven surfaces; wear comfortable shoes and sun protection.
- Share any port timing, limited mobility, child-seat or guide-language needs before confirmation.
- The visiting order may change for current access, traffic or guest comfort while keeping the listed route intact.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is this Kom El Dikka and Pompey's Pillar tour?
Allow about 4.5 to 5 hours from pickup to return, including the two archaeological areas and private city transport.
Are Kom El Dikka and Pompey's Pillar admissions included?
Yes. Standard admission for the listed archaeological route is included in the published base service, subject to the current ticket and access arrangements on your date.
Does this route include the Catacombs or Qaitbay Citadel?
No. This is a focused archaeology route built around Kom El Dikka, Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum remains. The Catacombs, Library, Qaitbay and Montaza are separate Alexandria routes.
Can we start from Alexandria port?
Yes. Alexandria port pickup can be arranged when your ship timing and port clearance are confirmed in advance.
