3 day Cairo and Alexandria tour from Hurghada

After breakfast at your hotel, continue your Cairo Alexandria package from Hurghada with an approximately 4-hour bus transfer to Alexandria, Egypt's Northern Riviera, and the second-largest city. The city possesses a deep cultural heritage and magnificent beaches along the 20-kilometer-long coastline, making it a perfect blend of history and leisure, a highlight of any Hurghada tour.
Start your day with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria Library), where people aged 16 and up can view its impressive collections. Next comes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a unique mix of Roman, Greek and Egyptian architecture. Go eat lunch at a local restaurant and then head to the ancient Roman Theater, one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in the city. After your tour return to Cairo. Your guide can also arrange an optional visit to Qaitbay Fortress, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast.

On the final day of your private Cairo and Alexandria tour, after breakfast, go on a journey through Egypt timeless history. Begin with a visit to Saqqara, home to the Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in the world. Continue to the Tomb of Teti and the Tomb of Kagemni, marveling at their intricate wall decorations that tell stories from ancient Egypt.

After having a fine lunch in some local eatery, visit Cairo's famous tourist haunts: the Salah Eldin Citadel and the grand Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque, a place that proffers stunning views of the city and enjoy a shopping at the old city and the popular Khan El Khalili Bazaar; where you can purchase authentic Egyptian souvenirs and authenticate an old Egyptian tradition first hand.

Return to your accommodation in Cairo. (Note: The Library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays.)