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Cairo & Alexandria, Egypt

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Cairo and Alexandria are Egypt's two great Mediterranean and Nile Delta cities, each offering a distinct slice of the country's layered history. Cairo is home to the iconic Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the vast Egyptian Museum, and the vibrant historic district of Islamic Cairo, making it one of Africa's most visited cities. Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, sits along the Mediterranean coast and is known for its Greco-Roman heritage, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere. Together, they draw travellers seeking ancient wonders, world-class archaeology, bustling bazaars, and deep cultural immersion.

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Cairo & Alexandria, Egypt · 3 days

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Classic Alexandria Mini Adventure — Self-Launched

A 3-day self-launched version of G Adventures' Cairo–Alexandria Mini Adventure. Independent travellers cover the same ground — Coptic and Islamic Cairo, a Nile felucca, a downtown food crawl, the Wadi Natrun monasteries, Qaitbay Fort, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Montazah gardens, the Roman theatre, Pompey's Pillar and the Kom El Shoqafa catacombs — using microbuses, the Cairo–Alexandria train and local guides booked directly or via GetYourGuide. Costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP; Egypt is cheap on the ground but tipping and site tickets add up.

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