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You will visit many beautiful places in Alexandria, Egypt including Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Amphitheater, the catacombs of Kom El Shogafa, the Qait Bay Fort, Morsi Abou El-Abbas Mosque, Montezah Palace, Mediterranean resort.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Alexandria

 
Cairo – Alexandria.
Bus

After breakfast, depart via the desert highway on a leisurely 4 hour drive to the Mediterranean port of Alexandria.

Alexandria Bus picture
Food and Dining

Lunch stop (included) on the way.

Hotel

On arrival, check-in to your five star hotel.

Sightseeing

Then, in the afternoon, depart on your introductory tour which will stop at all the major sights including Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Amphitheater, the catacombs of Kom El Shogafa and the Qait Bay Fort.

Food and Dining

The day will end with a delightful dinner at one of the many popular seaside restaurants.

Hotel

Return to your hotel for overnight. (B, L, D)


Day 2 - Alexandria

 
Sightseeing

Another exciting day at this gorgeous cosmopolitan city! The morning is reserved for sightseeing of the Morsi Abou El-Abbas Mosque built in 1219 and the Morkous Church built in the 1st century.

Sightseeing

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue on to Montezah Palace, once the summer residence of King Farouk, renowned for its magnificent gardens, spread over 350 acres, facing the sandy beaches and the sea.

All-Inclusive Resort

Then, return to your hotel and enjoy a free afternoon and evening in this lovely Mediterranean resort!

Shopping

Take a dip in the pool or ocean, or explore the many seaside shops and cafes!

Food and Dining

Dinner is on your own. (B, L)


Day 3 - Cairo

 
Alexandria – Cairo.
Sightseeing

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel, and stop to tour the famous Bibliotheca (Library).

Hotel

Continue your drive back to Cairo where you will check-in to your hotel with the balance of the day at leisure.

Food and Dining

Dinner is on your own. (B)


Day 4 - Cairo

 
Cairo - Home.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flights home. (B)


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You will visit many beautiful places in Alexandria, Egypt including Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Amphitheater, the catacombs of Kom El Shogafa, the Qait Bay Fort, Morsi Abou El-Abbas Mosque, Montezah Palace, Mediterranean resort.
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