Mons Claudianus: Roman settlement and quarry sightseeing trip in Hurghada
Highlights
- Roman settlement from 1st century
- One of the largest quarries in the Eastern Desert
- Hadrian's temple
- Buildings, workshops, stables, baths
All about the trip
Visit the Roman settlement and imperial stone quarry in Mons Claudianus discovered in 1823. Come back in time and see what quarrymen's life in the Eastern Desert in 1st century was like. Visit their temple and workshops and gain a new perspective on life from this peek in history.
We will pick you up in your Hurghada hotel before sunrise and drive you in Jeep to Mons Claudianus. We will have few stops on the way to enjoy the view of the sun rising or the beauty of the desert.
We will have our breakfast upon reaching the quarry and then start the exploration of the site. Mons Claudianus is situated halfway in between the Red Sea and the river Nile.
About 1000 people lived here from 1st to 3rd century. And you can see the remnants of their buildings including a bath, their workshops, stables and even an unfinished temple which was being constructed by Hadrian.
What Wikipedia SaysWhat is included in the price
- Professional tour guide qualified in Egyptology
- All services and taxes
- Entrance fee
- Pick-up and drop-off in your hotel
- Food and drinks (mineral water and juice)
What is not included in the price
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off out of Hurghada
Instructions
This activity is organised by The Chosen Tours, Port Ghalib 110/3, Port Ghalib, 84738, Egypt, +20 102 8685 533, admin@marsaalamactivities.com.
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Contact
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You can reach our European office between 9am and 5pm CET on weekdays and between 11am and 5pm on weekends and holidays.
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