Alexandria Day Trip: Egypt's Mediterranean Capital
Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Egypt's Mediterranean coast.
Mostly flat coastal city walking, with stairs up through Qaitbay Citadel and a spiral stepped descent into the catacombs.
About this tour
A full day on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, roughly a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Cairo — the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Pompey's Pillar, and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Alexandria's largest Roman-era cemetery.
Highlights
- ✦Citadel of Qaitbay
- ✦Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- ✦Pompey's Pillar
- ✦Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Where You’ll Go
The single base for this tour.
Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and return (from Cairo)
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Private English-speaking guide
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Bottled water
Not Included
- ✕Tips
- ✕Hotels
- ✕Flights
- ✕Personal spending
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