Egypt📍Ultimate Guide: DAY 2️⃣ Alexandria Day Trip

🇪🇬 March 25, 2024 – Day 2 of our Egypt adventure brought us to Alexandria, the country’s second-largest city, under flawless skies 🌤️. And guess what? Today was totally stress-free—no "pressure like Alexandria" here! 😂 Below is our tried-and-tested itinerary—feel free to copy! ❤️ ✏️ Itinerary 08:00: Depart from Cairo hotel (3-hour drive to Alexandria). 11:00: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (45 mins). 11:55: Pompey’s Pillar at Serapeum ruins (40 mins). 12:35: 30-min drive to seaside lunch. 14:20: Citadel of Qaitbay (1 hour). Evening: Return to Cairo for dinner & overnight at Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel. 🌟 Highlights ✅ Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa Ticket: 150 EGP. Hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Why visit? A Roman-era burial site with 3 levels, originally for a wealthy family but later holding 300+ mummies. The carvings and frescoes blend Roman, Greek, and Egyptian styles. ✅ Pompey’s Pillar Ticket: 150 EGP. Hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Fun fact: This 30m pink Aswan granite pillar (1st century AD) is all that remains of a Roman temple—plus two sphinxes! ✅ Citadel of Qaitbay Ticket: 150 EGP. History: Built in the 15th century on the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria (an Ancient Wonder). The fortress now houses a museum. Pro tip: Walk the coastline for Instagram-worthy Mediterranean views 💙. 🍝 Lunch Spot Luna Park Café : Seaside seafood with killer views—highly recommended! 🦀 🏠 Hotel Same as Night 1: Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel (Giza). 🔸 Final Thoughts Alexandria stole our hearts! A must for Egypt explorers who love history without the crowds. #HiddenGems #EgyptTravel #Alexandria #TravelTips #NoRegrets