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Discover the delights of cosmopolitan, history-rich Alexandria
Soak up the seaside ambience and ancient heritage of Alexandria, Egypt’s second largest city. Travelling via Cairo on this short independent trip, you’ll have the chance to see some of the country’s most compelling sights, from the Italianate architecture and Greco-Roman statues of the Alexandria National Museum to the 15th-century Qaitbay Fort by the harbour.
Independent Experiences
Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Experiences are a range of short ‘mini tours’ that you can add to other Experiences or as an extension to a longer tour, to craft your perfect holiday itinerary. Independent Experiences are for 1-3 travellers, come accompanied by a local Peregrine guide and depart daily.
Before booking on this trip we recommend that you read the ‘Safety’ section in the trip notes regarding special safety considerations for Egypt trips.
- Start
- Cairo, Egypt
- Finish
- Cairo, Egypt
- Destination
- Egypt
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PGAXX
- Physical rating
- Traveller’s rating
- 4 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 6
Why you'll love this trip
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Discover the heritage of Alexander the Great's seaside metropolis by exploring the collections of the Alexandria National Museum
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Visit the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the Alexandria lighthouse
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Learn more about an important WWII battle at one of Egypt's best museums, the El Alamein War Museum
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Enjoy plenty of free time taking in the romance of Alexandria's waterfront
Is this trip right for you?
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The length of the drive from Cairo to Alexandria can depend on the traffic. Your departure will be early, but this is to beat as much of the traffic as possible and make for a more enjoyable trip.
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Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes are essential, as there will be a fair amount of exploring done on foot.
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Egypt can get hot in the summer months of July and August. Where possible, sightseeing takes place in the morning before the heat becomes too intense.
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Our Independent Experiences have been designed for just one to three people, departing every day of the week for most Experiences. You can mix and match to create your perfect trip combination, then we’ll arrange the transport between each experience for you. You will have local guides at most destinations and activities. It’s independent travel without the stress.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Mediterranean Azur Hotel or simialr (1 night)
Included Activities
- Alexandria - Alexandria National Museum
- Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom Ash-Suqqafa
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Mediterranean Azur Hotel or simialr (1 night)
Included Activities
- El Alamein - War Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
2 breakfasts, 1 lunchTransport
Private vehicleAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (2 nights)Included Activities
- Alexandria - Alexandria National Museum
- Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom Ash-Suqqafa
- El Alamein - War Museum
Reviews
Our Alexandria Experience - Independent trips score an average of 5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews in the last year.
Alexandria Experience - Independent, September 2017
Brian Dicker
It was a well paced short trip with an interesting itinerary which included all of the key sites. Our guide Dahlia was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic and offered a range of options for us to follow up in our free time. We felt safe and comfortable at all times and Dahlia was very happy to answer any of our questions including sharing her experience of life as a young Muslim woman living in Egypt.
Review submitted 09 Oct 2017
Alexandria Experience - Independent, October 2016
Diane Howard
Go with an open mind and get involved with the local people. This will enhance your trip
Review submitted 02 Nov 2016
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Important notes
1. This Independent Experience starts at 8am on Day 1 and finishes at approximately 2pm on Day 3.
2. You will be picked up on Day 1 from the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
3. If you require pick up from another centrally-located hotel in Cairo, please inform your booking agent at least 14 days prior to departure.
Following recent safety incidents we recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Egypt before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. We have links to prominent government travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting this trip on our Travel Alerts page - http://www.peregrineadventures.com/en-au/travel-alerts