Behold historical alexandria egypts second largest city on this full day tour from cairo travel to this beautiful mediterranean coastal city founded by alexander the great in 312 bc to learn more about how it served as egypts capital for nearly 1 000 years explore the spooky roman catacombs of kom ash shuqqafa see medieval fort qaitbey where alexandrias fabled lighthouse once stood and marvel at the new alexandria library a disc shaped wonder that honors the ancient library lastly v