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on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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| Overview |
Travel in the footsteps of Alexander the Great in this modern Egyptian beach city that was once the pearl of the ancient Mediterranean. Tour the medieval Fort Qaitbey, built on the site of one of the seven ancient wonders, the Pharos lighthouse. Be chilled by atmospheric Roman catacombs and marvel at the stupendous Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a new library inspired by the ancient one that drew scholars from everywhere in the world. Short and sweet, this urban adventure gives you an insight into millennia of conquest and civilisation.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Starting rate per person based
on two people sharing. Single room rate on request. Please refer to the box to the left for approximate currency
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This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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3 days |
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Maximum of 12 travellers per group |
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Detailed Itinerary
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Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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Travel in the footsteps of Alexander the Great in this modern Egyptian beach city that was once the pearl of the ancient Mediterranean. Tour the medieval Fort Qaitbey, built on the site of one of the seven ancient wonders, the Pharos lighthouse. Be chilled by atmospheric Roman catacombs and marvel at the stupendous Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a new library inspired by the ancient one that drew scholars from everywhere in the world. Short and sweet, this urban adventure gives you an insight into millennia of conquest and civilisation.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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Travel from Cairo's modern madness to Alexandria's ancient icons, Visit a medieval fort where an ancient wonder once stood, Marvel at the enormous Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Explore ancient Roman catacombs, Experience first-hand the vision of Alexander the Great. |
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- Return transfer to Alexandria (from Cairo), taxi
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Day 1 Cairo/AlexandriaTransfer from Egypt's vibrant capital to the seaside city of Alexandria. Day 2 AlexandriaJoin a local guide to explore this majestic city, then enjoy plenty of free time to wander at a leisurely pace. See where the immense Pharos, a lighthouse that was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, once warned ships away from treacherous rocks. For a more macabre experience, explore the Roman catacombs of Kom ash-Suqqafa, the world's largets Roman burial site. Don't forget to soak up the atmosphere of study and scholarship at the inspirational Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The library's impressive frieze features letters and symbols from every known alphabet. Day 3 Alexandria/CairoFit in a little more time on Alexandria's beach promenade before saying goodbye to this land of ancient wonders and travelling back to Cairo.
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