07:00 AM – Private Hotel Pickup and Departure
Your private driver and Egyptologist guide meet you directly at your Cairo or Giza hotel lobby. Board your private air-conditioned vehicle and begin your smooth road journey north. Travel along the desert highway as you head toward the Mediterranean coast.
10:00 AM – The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Arrive in Alexandria and head to the largest Roman burial site in Egypt. Descend the circular stone staircase into the deep underground tunnels. Your guide explains the unique artistic blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman religious symbols on the tomb walls. View the main burial chamber and the historic Caracalla hall.
11:15 AM – Pompey's Pillar and Serapeum Ruins
Take a short drive to the ancient acropolis of Alexandria. Stand before Pompey’s Pillar, a massive 27-meter-high red Aswan granite column. Learn how workers erected this monolith to honor Emperor Diocletian. Explore the surrounding underground ruins of the ancient Temple of Serapis.
12:15 PM – The Citadel of Qaitbay
Drive along the scenic Corniche road to the eastern harbor. Enter the majestic 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay. Walk through the stone defensive fortresses built directly on the ruins of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse. Climb to the upper towers for spectacular views of the open Mediterranean Sea.
01:30 PM – Fresh Mediterranean Seafood Lunch
Take a break to relax at a premium seafood restaurant on the harbor. Enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch featuring fresh grilled fish, calamari, shrimp, fisher's rice, and fresh Mediterranean salads.
03:00 PM – Bibliotheca Alexandrina (The Library of Alexandria)
Conclude your sightseeing journey at the magnificent Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Admire the stunning modern architecture featuring a giant tilted sundisc façade covered in world languages. Tour the vast main reading hall and view the permanent historical manuscripts and art exhibitions.
04:30 PM – Smooth Return Drive to Cairo
Meet your driver at the main library gates. Reboard your private air-conditioned vehicle for the return drive south. Rest or review your beautiful photos as the sun sets over the delta plains.
07:30 PM – Safe Hotel Drop-off
Your driver drops you off safely at your original hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza.
