Swap the desert for the sea and discover Egypt's Mediterranean jewel. Founded by Alexander the Great and once home to the greatest library and lighthouse of the ancient world, Alexandria is a city of Greco-Roman ruins, sea breezes and faded elegance — and it makes a perfect full-day escape from Cairo.
After a morning pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel, you'll travel to the coast with your Egyptologist and explore the city's greatest sights: the eerie Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, the towering Pompey's Pillar, and the sea-fort of Qaitbay Citadel, built on the very spot where the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. You'll take in the sweeping Corniche, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch by the Mediterranean, and see the striking modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina before the drive back to Cairo.
Air-conditioned transfers, an expert guide, lunch and entrance fees are all included — a relaxed, full day on the coast with no hidden costs.
