After enjoying a delightful breakfast, you'll embark on a comfortable AC-wheel journey to Alexandria, accompanied by an expert tour guide for the duration of your 9-day Alexandria and Siwa Oasis tour from Cairo. Once you arrive in Alexandria, your captivating visits will commence:
1. Pompey's Pillar:
This ancient Pompey's pillar, also known as "the pillar of the masts," earned its current name during the Arab era due to its towering height among 400 other pillars, resembling ship masts. The Arabs later referred to it as "the masts," and it remains a prominent historical site in Alexandria.
2. Kom El Shouqafa:
Named after the large amount of pottery remains and quarries left by past visitors, Kom El Shouqafa is an intriguing archaeological site. Excavations began here in 1892, and a significant cemetery was discovered by chance on September 28, 1900.
3. Qaitbay Citadel:
The construction of the Qaitbay Citadel dates back to AH 882 / AD 1477 when Sultan al-Ashraf Abu al-Nasr Qaytbay ordered its construction on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, situated at the eastern edge of Pharos Island.
4. Bibliotheca of Alexandria:
The renowned Bibliotheca of Alexandria, an ancient library of great significance, unfortunately fell victim to a fire in 48 BC when Julius Caesar burned down 101 ships on the Mediterranean shore, leading to its destruction.
After an enriching day of exploration, you'll be escorted to a comfortable, high-quality hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.
Day meals: Breakfast, Lunch.