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Alexandria & Cairo, Egypt

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Egypt's two most iconic cities offer a compelling contrast of ancient wonders and Mediterranean coastal character. Cairo, the sprawling capital on the banks of the Nile, is home to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum — one of the world's greatest collections of antiquities. Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, sits along the Mediterranean coast and is known for its Greco-Roman heritage, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and a more relaxed seaside atmosphere. Together, they draw history enthusiasts, culture seekers, and adventurous travellers eager to explore one of the world's oldest civilisations.

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Alexandria & Cairo, Egypt · 2 days

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Alexandria Independent Adventure (Self-Launched)

A DIY version of G Adventures' 2-day Cairo–Alexandria loop: ride the local train or shared microbus up to the Mediterranean coast, sleep in a budget hotel in Alexandria's lively Raml Station district, and self-guide the Greek, Roman and Byzantine sites — Kom el-Dikka Roman amphitheatre, Montazah Palace gardens, Qaitbay Fort, Pompey's Pillar and the eerie Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. No CEO, no private van, no group — just local transport, cheap eats and £35-40/day. Costs are approximate and exclude international flights and the Egypt visa (~£20 e-visa).

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