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Alexandria Day Trip: Egypt's Mediterranean Capital

Alexandria Day Trip: Egypt's Mediterranean Capital

Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Egypt's Mediterranean coast.

⏱ 1 day / 12 hoursOne-Day Trip
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📍 Alexandria
Physical level
Moderate

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.

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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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