Cairo and Alexandria: 5 Days, 4 Nights of Egypt Tours

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on another day of your Egypt Classic Tours. Your licensed guide will first take you to the Egyptian Museum, renowned globally for its extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts spread across two floors, including the famed royal treasures of Tutankhamun. Next, visit the Citadel of Saladin, once the heart of Egyptian governance, and explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture in Egypt. Discover Islamic Cairo’s rich history as you admire its numerous ancient mosques and towering minarets, many of which are over a thousand years old.

After breakfast, meet your expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide for a day trip to Alexandria from Cairo as part of our Egypt Classic Tours. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle, with a break en route, arriving in Alexandria—the sparkling Mediterranean jewel and Egypt's second capital, founded by Alexander. Begin your tour at Pompey’s Pillar, then explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shokkafa, one of the largest Roman burial sites. Continue along the coast to the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the historic center of global scientific research established in the 3rd century B.C. by Ptolemy I. Enjoy a seafood lunch featuring the freshest local ingredients before returning to your Cairo hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch.