Escape Cairo for a day and discover the splendour of Alexandria — Egypt jewel on the Mediterranean coast. Founded by Alexander the Great himself, Alexandria is a city where ancient history meets the sea. Stand at the imposing Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the very site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Descend into the atmospheric Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a remarkable underground necropolis blending Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman art. Marvel at the soaring granite column of Pompey Pillar, the tallest ancient monolith in Egypt. Finally, step inside the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina — the modern reincarnation of the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria — a stunning architectural masterpiece and living tribute to human knowledge.