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Classic Alexandria Mini Adventure

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Price on request
Duration
3 days
Countries
Egypt
Activity
easy

The adventure

Take in more of the beauty of Cairo and Alexandria on this three-day Mini Adventure. Embark on a local food tour, visit the revolutionary Tahrir Square, explore the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, see Pompey's Pillar... the list of highlights is simply too long for this short yet epic tour.

At a glance

Duration
3 days
Route
Cairo → Cairo
Countries
Egypt
Activity level
easy
Style
City & Short Breaks, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Sailing & Marine
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

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Day by day

Panoramic view of Cairo featuring historic mosque architecture against the city skyline.
Your journey through

Egypt

Day 1Meet your fellow travellers and CEO…Cairo
Aerial view of historic mosques with Cairo cityscape backdrop, showcasing Islamic architecture.Cairo
Meet your fellow travellers and CEO for a welcome briefing at 12:30pm before heading out to explore the city. We'll head first to ancient Coptic Cairo, where we visit the Hanging Church, St Sergius Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to Islamic Cairo with visits to the Citadel and Mohamed Ali mosque. Take a felucca ride on the Nile before heading to downtown Cairo for a foodie tour.
Map showing Cairo
Day 2Travel to Alexandria
Travel to Alexandria, stopping to visit the Monasteries of Wadi Natrun en route. Founded by Alexander the Great around 331BC, Alexandria is Egypt's only Mediterranean city with a distinctly European atmosphere. After a seafood lunch, head to the fort and citadel of Qaitbay, and the new Alexandria Library.
Day 3Continue exploring this beautiful city with a walk…Cairo
Aerial view of historic mosques with Cairo cityscape backdrop, showcasing Islamic architecture.Cairo
Continue exploring this beautiful city with a walk through the Montazah Summer Palace gardens and a visit to the ancient Roman theatre. Gaze up at Pompey's Pillar and explore the underground catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Enjoy lunch then travel back to Cairo where the tour ends.
Map showing Cairo

Discover Egypt

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Lush vegetation alongside the Nile with traditional boats on a sunny day.
A scenic summer view of the Nile River bordered by lush palm trees and greenery.
Magnificent sandstone cliffs under the vibrant blue sky in Egypt's desert.
Explore the majestic Hatshepsut Temple nestled in the rocky desert landscape of Luxor, Egypt.
A rustic tent with traditional decor set against a rugged mountain backdrop under a warm sky.
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