Most journeys to Egypt begin and end in Cairo, but a more 3-hour drive from the capital will bring you to Egypt’s second
largest city—Alexandria. Here’s how to visit this culturally rich seaside metropolis, at once both ancient and modern, that could not feel more different from the nation’s capital. Group Tours For travelers on a budget, a group tour offers a walletfriendly way to experience Alexandria while benefiting from the insight of a local guide and the intimacy of a small group. Depending on the day trip you choose, you might visit the former site of the Alexandria Lighthouse, the Roman Amphitheater, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, the Library of Alexandria 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey’s Pillar, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque. Lunch is not included at Alexandria

 Come back to Cairo by 19:00
 Free time and overnight at the hotel