Embark on a full-day expedition to historic Alexandria from either Giza or Cairo, accompanied by your knowledgeable guide. Experience this Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo that highlights Egypt’s second-most populous city’s best features. Journey to this seaside city, established in 312 BC, and gain insights from your professional guide on how it persisted as the country’s capital for close to a thousand years. Roam the dark recesses of the Roman catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa and tour the medieval Fort Qaitbey, once home to the city’s lighthouse and the fabled Alexandria lighthouse. Also, enjoy a visit to the magnificent Alexandria Library with your guide and capture some memorable photos. Additionally, we will make a stop at the Pompay Pillar before your guide escorts you back to your hotel.