Published on Jun, 2023
Our English-speaking driver Youssef was punctual. His vehicle was clean and the A/C worked well. He was patient and didn't rush us. Enroute from Cairo to Alexandria, he imparted information about the landmarks we were viewing.
In Alexandria, our tour guide was Karam. He was very knowledgeable and was able to intelligently answer all my questions, which leads me to believe he was not just parroting a script.
We visited the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Library of Alexandria, and the Citadel of Qaitbay. All were impressive sights with interesting histories. After our ~3-hour tour, we had lunch at the Fish Market, a seaside restaurant, not a fish market. We enjoyed the view of the Bay of Alexandria and the Citadel of Qaitbay through the large windows surrounding the restaurant. We also appreciated the A/C in the height of summer in Egypt.
All told, I highly recommend this tour. Our driver and guide did a great job. It was a pleasant day trip to Alexandria.