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 begins at nine in the morning with a drive to Alexandria, where your local guide will pick you up to begin your city tour. Fort Qaitbey, which Sultan Qaitbey erected in 1480 on an island in the Mediterranean Sea, will be your first stop. At a height of about 10 meters above sea level, the fort provides one of the best vistas of Alexandria, looking down on both the city and its well-known 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 go to the 280 BC Kom El-Shuqafa Catacombs, an underground graveyard. As part of our trip, we'll also stop by the Coptic Museum to view its collection of Coptic artwork and artifacts, which includes some of the oldest surviving works of Christian literature.
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