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Explore at your pace
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Easily slot this landmark visit to Pompeii's Pillar into your Alexandria plans, a focused stop that leaves you free to explore other sights and cafes the same day.
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Arrive during opening hours, show your ticket at the entrance, use skip-the-line access, and walk straight inside without waiting at kiosks.
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Your ticket covers entry to the Serapeum of Alexandria around Pompey’s Pillar, and lets you take photos on your mobile phone without any charges.
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Wander independently through the site, choose your own route, pause where you like, and spend as long or as little time as you want inside.
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- Skip the line entry to Serapeum of Alexandria
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Guided tour
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Transportation to and from the site
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Food and beverages
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Any personal expenses
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Visit the Serapeum of Alexandria with skip-the-line entry and a dedicated entry ticket to Pompey’s Pillar.
Getting started
Head directly to the entrance of the Serapeum of Alexandria and present your entry ticket to the onsite staff. Use your skip the line entry to move past the regular ticket queues and proceed inside once your ticket is checked. Make sure you arrive at least one hour before closing time and keep your ticket with you for the entire visit.
Serapeum of Alexandria (Pompey’s Pillar)
What to expect
You explore the Serapeum of Alexandria site at your own pace, with access to Pompey’s Pillar and the surrounding archaeological remains. There is no guided tour included, so you are free to focus on the areas that interest you most.
Features
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Your booking includes skip the line entry, so you can avoid the main ticket line and spend more time inside the Serapeum of Alexandria and around Pompey’s Pillar.
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An entry ticket to Serapeum of Alexandria is included, giving you access to the archaeological site during regular opening hours in summer, winter, and Ramadan.
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Free entry for children under 6, free entry for Egyptians with special needs, and free entry for Egyptians above 60 are honored at the site according to the stated policies.
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Free photography with mobile phone is allowed, while photography with professional cameras is excluded from this ticket and may require separate permission or fees.
Wrapping up
There is no transportation, food and beverages, or additional services included, so once you have finished exploring, you can leave the Serapeum of Alexandria at your own pace and continue your day in Alexandria independently.
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What’s not allowed
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Professional cameras: Do not carry professional cameras if you plan to take photos inside.
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Guided services: Guided tours are not included with this ticket.
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Transport: Transportation to and from the Serapeum site is not included.
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Food and drinks: Food and beverages are not included with your ticket.
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Personal expenses: Any personal expenses at or around the site are not included in your ticket.
Additional information
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Opening hours: Summer and winter hours are 9am to last entry at 4pm.
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Ramadan hours: During Ramadan, opening hours are 9am to last entry at 3pm.
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Last arrival time: Arrive at least one hour before the site's closing time.
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Ticket handling: Keep your tickets with you at all times during your visit.
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Student tickets: Students must be under 24 years old and present a valid student ID.
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Egyptian pricing: Egyptian spouses with other nationalities are treated as Egyptian for pricing.
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Free entry policy: Children under 6, Egyptians with special needs, and Egyptians above 60 get free entry.
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Age limits: There are no age restrictions for entry apart from student ticket rules.
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Accessibility note: There is no explicit information on wheelchair or stroller accessibility.
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Mobile photography: Photography with a mobile phone is allowed for free inside the site.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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