After breakfast, meet your knowledgeable English-speaking Egyptologist to begin your day trip to Alexandria from Cairo as part of the Tour. Travel to Alexandria in air-conditioned vehicles, approximately a 3-hour journey with a stop break. Arrive in Alexandria, also known as the "Bride of the Mediterranean," founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C.
Start your tour at Pompey's Pillar, an impressive monument constructed in 297 A.D. to commemorate the victory of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruled Rome in the late 3rd and early 4th century A.D.
Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the largest Roman burial sites, discovered in the early 20th century.
Drive by the seaside to visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria. It boasts a strategic location at the end of a narrow strip of land extending into the Eastern Port.
Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the oldest nucleus of scientific research in history, established in the 3rd century B.C. by Ptolemy I. It was once the largest library in the world.
Lunch: Enjoy a seafood lunch at a fancy restaurant overlooking the harbor.
Return to Cairo: After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.