7 days in Alexandria, Siwa & Cairo Itinerary

On the 21st (Tue), appreciate the history behind Pompey's Pillar, contemplate the long history of Fort Qaitbey, and then admire the landmark architecture of St. Catherine's Cathedral.

To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Alexandria vacation builder site.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Alexandria is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry and taxi. Traveling from Jeddah to Alexandria, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Jeddah in February, with highs in Alexandria at 23°C and lows at 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Siwa.

Siwa is known for nature, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Shali Fortress, step off the mainland to explore Fatnis Island (Fantasy Island), don't miss a visit to Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba, and explore the activities along Lake Siwa.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Siwa holiday website.

Traveling by car from Alexandria to Siwa takes 8 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Cairo.

On the 25th (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque of Muhammad Ali, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and then explore the activities along Nile River.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Cairo holiday builder website.

Traveling by car from Siwa to Cairo takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. In February, daily temperatures in Cairo can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.