*Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in the morning by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle then start driving to Alexandria that takes around 3 hours to be there.

*Upon arrival you will begin exploring the city’s landmarks by visit Pompey’s Pillar 360 which is a massive Roman column standing 27 meters tall was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century, and it is the only thing which remains from the great Serapeum temple.

*Then drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock with stunning design and interesting mix between the pharaonic and the Greco-Roman art and it one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

* Lunch will be served later at a nice sea view restaurant in Alexandria,

*Then proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria on the 14th century during Mamluks era as a defensive building for the north border of Egypt 360 offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Bibliotheca of Alexandrina

*Later one more stop at Bibliotheca of Alexandrina which was built on 2002 on almost the same location of the old one as revival operation for the one that was burnt during the wars between Grecks and Romans in the first century and it houses millions of books, a planetarium, and several museums.

*Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.

FAQs

What are the main sites that could be visited in Alexandria?

Alexandria has great sites could be visited like Elmontazah parks , Catacomb , Pompey pillar, citadel of Qaitbay and the bibliotheca.

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