About this tour

🌊 Alexandria Day Trip / Weekend – Egypt

📍 Destination: Alexandria

⏳ Duration: 1–2 Days

🚌 Departure: From Cairo (approx. 3 hours drive)

🌅 Day 1 – Arrival & Coastal Highlights

🚗 Morning Departure

• Leave Cairo early around 7:00 AM.

• Arrive in Alexandria around 10:00 AM.

🏛️ Stop 1: Bibliotheca Alexandrina

• Modern library inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria.

• Explore exhibitions, museums, and the planetarium.

• Perfect for history and architecture lovers.

🏰 Stop 2: Fort Qaitbay

• Historic 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

• Stunning sea views and photo opportunities.

🕊️ Stop 3: Corniche & Montaza Palace Gardens

• Walk along the Mediterranean Corniche.

• Explore Montaza Palace & Gardens (beautiful royal gardens and beach views).

🍽️ Lunch

• Try fresh seafood at a coastal restaurant.

🌇 Afternoon / Evening

• Visit Roman Amphitheatre & Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (UNESCO site).

• Optional: Alexandria National Museum for more history.

• Enjoy a sunset walk along the Corniche.

• Dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant or café by the sea.

🌄 Day 2 – Optional Extensions

• Royal Jewelry Museum

• Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum ruins

• Beach time at Maamoura or Stanley Bay

• Coffee at the famous Café Fishawi or a seaside café

✨ Trip Highlights

• Mediterranean coastline views

• Mix of modern and ancient history

• Royal gardens & palaces

• Stunning sunset photography spots

• Delicious seafood and local cuisine

🎒 Travel Tips

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen

• Bring light layers (coastal breeze can be cool)

• Best time: October – April