from $225,00

Overnight Tour to Alexandria Sightseeing and Wreck Diving From Cairo

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Duration

2 Days & 1 night

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

Deutsche, English, Español, Français, italiano, русский, العربية, 中国語, 日本語

Overview

 Enjoy a private tour to Pompay’s Pillar & Catacombs of Alexandria, which are the largest Roman Cemetery e the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Named after the Mameluke Sultan Al- Asharf Qaitbay, the Qaitbay Citadel, Roman Theater, El montazha Palace and scand day Simply a ‘must do’ underwater diving exploration for experienced and new divers alike in this unique Alexandria Wreck Diving day activity in Alexandria.

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Read more about Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • pillar of Pompey
  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • NEW library of Alexandria
  • Alexandria Citadel
  • Montazah Palace
  • Stylish Bridge
  • Alexandria Diving

Itinerary

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Day 01: Cairo - Alexandria sightseeing
Day 01: Cairo - Alexandria sightseeing

Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo Or Giza . We will drive almost 210 kilometers to Alexandria City, the second largest city in Egypt known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean, ​its great natural beauty and rich cultural and historical heritage make it one of the most preferred traveler's attractions in Egypt. It was founded by the Macedonian leader Alexander the Great, who conquered Egypt in 332 B.C. Start the Alexandria tour from Cairo by visiting the pillar of Pompey is an architectural marvel located amidst the ruins of the Serapeum in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria. It is one of the largest places of Antiquity. The Serapeum was an ancient Greek temple that was built during the reign of the Ptolemaic kingdom in Egypt and was dedicated to the new deity worshipped in Alexandria and all over Egypt, Serapis who was believed to be the protector of Alexandria. Then Move to, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, These tombs represent the last great existing construction for the sake of the ancient Egyptian religion. The catacombs consist of three layers of tombs and chambers cut out of the rock under the ground and the beautifully decorated burial of a rich Romanized Egyptian family. Then you drive to Visit the wonderful reincarnation of the famed ancient library of Alexandria. The original library held the largest collection of manuscripts in the world and was a great center of learning for 600 years until it burned down in the 3rd century. NEW library of Alexandria the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, Site of lighthouse one of the seven wonders of ancient world, Enjoy a tour at the dramatically beautiful new library. Then you drive to the roman Amphitheatre, the open air museum for sunken monuments, unknown soldier of Alexandria, the statue of Alexander the great, Built east of Alexandria on a high hill and overlooking the most beautiful beach of Alexandria. then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandri, Named after the Mameluke Sultan Al- AsharfQaitbay, the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds in the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the citadel that used to formulate an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D. Then you drive to was King Farouk, last king in history of Egypt, Summer Residence. Enjoy the embracing gardens blazed of colors and the beautiful architectures of the Montazah Palace, and then you drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over bridge of Stanly land mark of modern Alexandria then drive back to your hotel in Alexandria

Alexandria Diving - Back to cairo
Alexandria Diving - Back to cairo

our day 2 adventure will be an exciting underwater adventure unlike any you have seen before. After breakfast, your Egypt Today Tours Representative will collect you from your Hotel in Alexandria and escort you by a private air conditioned vehicle to the Dive Centre, you will be equipped with your diving essentials ( wet suits, belts, tanks and masks). Your dive will begin at 11.00am until 14.30pm when you will be taken by boat to your dive site to two unique locations known as ‘Cleopatra’s Palace Underwater City’ and Pharaoh’s Island, the latter having a depth of 10 metres with 8000 archeological pieces to discover. Cleopatra’s palace dive site hosts a depth of 6 metres and has 3000 archeological pieces including a World War 2 plane wreck along with a Greco Roman wreck at a depth of 15 metres. Your are free to explore the underwater ocean floor and see ancient treasures lying on the ocean bed unmoved and kept there as reminders of a lost empires. After your wonderful diving experience, lunch will be served in a nice local restaurant then you will be transferred back to your Hotel in Cairo by your air conditioned vehicle.

Included/Excluded

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • 01 Night Accommodation at Hotel in Alexandria
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • Shopping tours in Cairo.
  • All taxes & service charge.
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities " Tipping "
  • Personal expenses
Children Policy
  • 0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
  • 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
  • 12 – 99 Full price

 

Cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

from $225,00
Price/Person
Single 350
2 – 3  300
4 – 6 275
7 -10 250
11 -15  

225

 

Languages

Deutsche, English, Español, Français, italiano, русский, العربية, 中国語, 日本語

Information Contact

Email

info@ancientegypttours.com

Phone

+20-1008888479

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