Overview
we will start our day by travelling to Alexandria, make your first stop at the Alexandria National
Museum, where a series of exhibits illustrate Alexandria’s grand past, from Graeco-Roman times to
the pharaohs, Byzantine empire, and the arrival of Islam. Continue to the Catacombs of Kom el
Shoqafa, three tiers of underground burial chambers that blend Roman, Greek, and Egyptian styles.
Painted figures and statues bring the ancient world to life in an underground funereal banquet hall,
burial chambers, and passageways sunk into solid rock. Visit Pompey’s Pillar, a monolithic
triumphal column that celebrates Emperor Diocletian in solid red Aswan granite. Pause for a seafood
lunch at a local restaurant (Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if
required). and then a Panoramic visit to the Citadel of Qaietbay, later visit the Library of Alexandria,
a modern facility that pays tribute to the city’s ancient library. The elegant building makes room for
20 million books, and the granite exterior is inscribed with characters from 120 different writing
systems. After visiting the library make the return trip to Cairo, where this tour concludes with a
drop-off at your hotel.
