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Azamara Quest at Alex Port October 29, 2022 | Ancient Trade Routes Voyage Cruise
Description
- A 6 hours day tour to the beautiful coastal city of from the Alexandria port
- Touring the major attractions as the catacombs, the fort of Qaitbay.
- A visit to the modern library of Alexandria.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pickup and drop off services in Alexandria port
- Private guide and entrance fees included.
Inclusion
- Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return (by the cruise exit door).
- The assistance of our personnel during your tour (if special care is needed).
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles.
- English-Speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Bottled water on board during the tour.
- Lunch meal at a local restaurant (if option selected).
- All Service charges & taxes.
Exclusion
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary Visit Guide
The Coastal city of Alexandria is the second-most populated city in Egypt after Cairo. As the capital of Egypt for one thousand years in the past, Alexandria has its distinguished character among Egyptian cities. It is well-known for its long Greek and Roman history and blend of many cultures.
Spending a day tour in Alexandria is the best way to know the taste and atmosphere of this Mediterranean city in Egypt. You will find out how different it is from other cities like Cairo, Luxor or Aswan. Alexandria was named after its founder Alexander the Great of Macedonia in 332 B.C.
During the Greek era, the city was the center of culture in the region; it had the biggest library in the world and it had one of the wonders of the world, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and much more.
The day tour to the city includes visits to the major attractions there such as the Catacombs, the Fort of Qaitbay, and the modern library the city.
Upon meeting your tour guide at the exit door of your cruise ship at Alexandria port, discover the impressive mixture between Egyptian art, architecture, and burial traditions with the Roman ones through your visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. A 1900 years old Roman subterranean tomb where cremated and mummified bodies were preserved. Following this and on the way to your next stop, you will drive by the tallest granite pillar in the city known as the Pompey Pillar. Enjoy the best view over the city and the sea from the Fort of Qaitbay, a 15th fort built on top of the original location of the Great Lighthouse that was gone. The fort was meant to protect the Eastern harbor of the city.
Moving to the modern library, you will spend some time touring that huge and modern library that was built as a revival of the ancient one. During the day tour, you will have free time to consider the seafood and cafe culture that the city is famous for a long time ago.
At all the sites, you visit, your tour guide will provide you with all the information and history of each place. The tour can be easily customized by adding more sites.
You will have lunch during the day tour and at the end, you will go back to the cruise ship.
Prices
| 1 Persons | 2-4 Persons | 5-8 Persons | 9-16 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 675 USD | 375 USD | 299 USD | 225 USD |
1 Persons
675 USD Per Person
2-4 Persons
375 USD Per Person
5-8 Persons
299 USD Per Person
9-16 Persons
225 USD Per Person
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