Overnight Trip to Alexandria from Cairo

Day 1: Cairo - Alexandria Tour 1

1. Cairo
   3h
   Pickup from your hotel, Travel to Alexandria,
2. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
   1h · Admission ticket included
   First visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
3. Ancient Roman Amphitheater
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Then you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria. You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)
4. Lighthouse of Alexandria
   10m · Admission ticket included
   After that, visit the Citadel of Quaitbay from inside and take outstanding photos inside and outside of it.
5. 10m
   Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby.
   
   You will visit the library's reading hall inside, president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
   
   Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday.
   
   Optional lunch at at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed’s. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria.
6. 10m · Admission ticket included
   The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

Day 2: Alexandria Tour 2 - Cairo

1. 10m
   The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.
2. 10m · Admission ticket included
   Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop and then visit the Citadel from inside.
3. Montazah Gardens
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The car will then take you to visit Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, the last king in Egypt's history. You'll have the opportunity to pause for a photo by King Farouk's royal palace, as well as explore the royal beaches of the queens.
4. Stanley Bridge
   10m
   En route, you will pass by the renowned Stanley Bridge, a modern landmark that stands as a symbol of contemporary Alexandria.
5. Cairo
   3h
   Return to Cairo with an A/C car. Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
6. Egypt
   Pass by
   Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotel options are always recommended as minimum in Egypt.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults