Day 1 - Alexandria tour
In the morning, travel from Cairo to Alexandria. You will visit the Roman theater of Kom el-Dikka and the Montazah Summer Palace. In the evening, head to one of the cities' seafood restaurants.
Explore Alexandria with an expert guide. Its vast history, unique Mediterranean location, and distinctly European feel set it apart from other Egyptian cities.
Visit the sights of Kom el-Dikka, the only Roman theater of its kind in Egypt, and the Month Summer Palace, known for its peaceful gardens.
Opt to wander the seaside corniche or enjoy coffee at one of the many European-style cafés.
In the evening, opt to head to the bar at the famous Cecil Hotel for a sunset drink.
Day 2 - Citadel of Qaitbay & Pompey
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing and exploring this beautiful city. Wander the fort and citadel of Qaitbay and learn the history behind Pompey's Pillar and who is buried in the underground catacombs. Travel back to Cairo in the late afternoon, where the tour ends on arrival.
Set out with your guide to visit the fort and citadel of Qaitbay. The fortress was built on the spot of the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Visit Pompey's Pillar and the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, built for a single wealthy family. Also, you will visit the new Alexandria Library.
Note: The library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays and Saturdays
In the late afternoon, travel back to Cairo, where the tour ends on arrival. While opting to end at the airport for onward travel or at a hotel in the city (overnight not included).