Pick-up from your Cairo hotel at 07:00. Travel by private vehicle along the Alexandria Desert Road (approximately 2.5 hours), with morning coffee and water provided en route.

Tour the stunning modern Library of Alexandria, built on the site of the ancient library that once held the world's greatest collection of knowledge. The architecture, exhibitions, and planetarium make this a highlight of any Alexandria visit.

Descend into the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt — a three-level underground necropolis combining Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art styles in a unique fusion that reflects Alexandria's cosmopolitan past.

Visit the towering red Aswan granite pillar (actually dedicated to Emperor Diocletian, not Pompey) rising above the ruins of the ancient Serapeum temple complex.

Enjoy a seafront lunch at a local fish restaurant (costs not included), then visit the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria — one of the Seven Wonders — overlooking the Mediterranean.

Stroll along the famous Corniche seafront promenade before the late-afternoon drive back to Cairo, arriving at your hotel by around 21:00.