Today, you'll travel from Cairo to Alexandria, a city known for its ancient history dating back to Alexander the Great and beautiful beaches.
The tour starts at 9 am with a drive to Alexandria, where you will be picked up by your local guide to start your city tour. Your first stop will be Fort Qaitbey, which was built in 1480 by Sultan Qaitbey on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. The fort stands at an altitude of about 10 meters above sea level and offers one of the best views of Alexandria, overlooking both the city and its famous seafront promenade.
After that, you will go to see some other sights in Alexandria such as Pompey's Pillar (a huge ancient Roman column standing on top of a hill), and Pompey's Pillar Museum (the oldest museum in the world).
You will visit Kom El-Shuqafa Catacombs (an underground burial site that dates back to 280 BC). We will also visit the Coptic Museum and see its collection of Coptic art and artifacts, including some of the oldest surviving pieces of Christian literature in existence.
After that, we'll take a walk along the Corniche to see some of the city's beautiful architecture and monuments. Then it's time for lunch at one of Alexandria's many seafood restaurants before returning to Cairo.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch