Alexandria
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria,
known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”, has an
atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle
Eastern; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it
from the rest of the country although it is actually
only 5 km. from Cairo.
The Catacombs of Kom El-Shouqafa
These tombs were tunnelled into the bedrock in the age
of the Antonine emperors (2nd century A.D.) for a single
wealthy family still practising the ancient religion.
These tombs represent the last existing major
construction for the sake of the old Egyptian religion.
The Roman Theatre (Kom Al-Dikka)
Over 30 years of excavation have uncovered many Roman
remains including this well-preserved theatre with
galleries, sections of mosaic-flooring, and marble seats
for up to 800 spectators. The theatre at one point may
had been roofed over to serve as an Odeon for musical
performances. Inscriptions suggest that it was sometimes
also used for wrestling contests.
Pompey’s Pillar
An approximately 25m red Aswan granite column with a
circumference of 9m, was constructed in honor of the
Emperor Diocletain., it was once a magnificent structure
rivalling the Soma and the Caesareum.
The Revival of the Ancient Library of Alexandria
The design concept is a simple circle inclined towards
the sea, partly submerged in a pool of water, the image
of the Egyptian sun, that in contemporary terms will
illuminate the world and human civilization. The revival
of the Ancient Library of Alexandria Project aims at
building a universal modern public library to be a
center of culture, science and academic research.
The Antiquities Museum in the Alexandrine Library
As part of the library, a new and very important
antiquities museum has been created in order to
highlight the history of Alexandria across the ages. It
specifically highlights the cultural era of the
Hellenistic world, providing exhibits related to
knowledge and the arts.
The Alexandria National Museum
The national museum is located in a restored palace and
contains about 1,800 artifacts that narrate the history
of Alexandria throughout the ages, including the
Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic eras.
Fort Qaitbey (The Citadel of Qaitbey)
The island of Pharos was a major port having two huge
harbours. The Fort was built in the 1480’s by Sultan
Qaitbey, Parts of the remains of the lighthouse can be
seen in the construction of the old fort. One of the
seven wonders of the ancient World.
The Mosque of El-Abbas El-Mursi
This beautiful mosque, with its high minaret and four
domes, is Alexandria’s largest and one of the most
important Islamic monuments.
El-Montaza
This area along the coast about 15 miles east of
Alexandrias old district along the Corniche, Here also
is the magnificent Montaza Palace. This area used to
belong to the Mohamed Ali family, that ruled Egypt from
the mid 19th century until 1952.
The Alexandria Sporting Club In Alexandria, Egypt
Built in 1898 and used during the British occupation,
the Alexandria Sporting Club is one of the oldest
sporting clubs in Egypt. Today, the golf course stands
on 97 feddans, 97 percent of which constitutes the total
club area. It is a flat course with tricky bunkers and
can be played by beginners as well as experts.
Antoniadis Villa & its Gardens
The Villa of Antoniadis is a very famous and important
site in Alexandria, and yet is not frequented by many
tourists. They include the Antoniadis Garden, the Flower
Garden, the Zoological and Botanical Gardens and the
Nouzaba (Nuzha) Garden, it also includes many kinds of
birds that let many of the tourist like to watch them
they called Birds Watchers.
Prices for Half Day guided tours in Alexandria start
from $80.00 per person based on passengers travelling -
Please call us for details.
Luxor
Luxor has often been called the world’s greatest open
air museum for its amazing collection of ancient
monuments.
West Bank: Valley of the Kings
Almost the entire West Bank of the Nile was at one time
dedicated to the mortuary temples and tombs of the
Pharaohs, queens and nobles of ancient Thebes. It is a
spectacular place to visit and will long remain in your
memory. Cost: $109 per person (based on 2 passengers)
East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples
The Karnak and Luxor Temples were each built and
enlarged over the reign of many Pharaohs. Newly crowned
kings often dismantled monuments built by their
ancestors to construct their own. Cost: $92 per
person (based on 2 passengers)
Sound-and-Light Show at Karnak Temple
The Karnak sound-and-light show is a one hour
extravaganza that tells the history of Thebes and the
lives of the many Pharaohs who contributed to the
building of this extraordinary complex of temples and
shrines. Cost: $60 per person (based on 2 passengers)
Aswan
Aswan is home to some of the world’s greatest ancient
and modern man-made wonders.
Abu Simbel
The temple of Abu Simbel is one of the most outstanding
monuments in the world. In the 1960’s this colossal
structure was taken apart and moved, piece by piece, to
a new site in order to allow for the construction of the
High Dam and creation of Lake Nasser. Both the dam and
the preservation of Abu Simbel are amazing human feats.
Cost: $345 per person (based on 2 passengers)
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Cairo
A city that never sleeps, Cairo is the pulse of
Egypt.
Egyptian Museum Royal Mummy Room
The Royal Mummy room houses the bodies of 11 of Egypt’s
best known Pharaoh’s and queens. The mummies all lie in
individual glass showcases in a sombre, dimly lit
setting reminiscent of a tomb. Cost: $32 per person
(based on 2 passengers)
Interior of the Cheops Pyramid at Giza
It is an unforgettable experience to climb through the
ancient structure of these great tombstones and into the
Pharaoh’s burial chamber at the heart of the pyramid.
Cost: $32 per person (based on 2 passengers)
Solar Boat Museum at Giza
Along the eastern and southern side of the Cheops
Pyramid are five pits that used to contain the Pharaoh’s
solar boats used to bring the mummy of the dead Pharaoh
and his treasures across the Nile to the funerary temple
for burial. One of these ancient cedar-boats has been
restored and encased in a glass museum and is probably
the oldest boat in existence. Cost: $26 per person
(based on 2 passengers)
Sound-and-Light Show at Giza
The Sphinx takes the role of storyteller in this show,
which is dramatic and worth attending to see the clever
light displays and the Pyramids by starlight. Cost:
$55 per person (based on 2 passengers)
Shopping Trip to Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
It is well worth a visit to these medieval alleys where
you soak up the atmosphere of a traditional Middle
Eastern bazaar. Cairenes have lived and traded in these
narrow canvas covered alleys since the 14th century. If
you buy a memento do not pay the first priced asked, you
will be respected if you are a hard but friendly
bargainer and it will usually earn you a hot cup of tea.
Cost: $32 per person (based on 2 passengers)
Red Sea and Sinai
Sinai is where the desert merges with the cool
waters of the sea and the sun shines every day of
the year.
El Gouna Red Sea Safari
Enjoy a full day sea safari complete with
snorkelling and scuba diving at the unspoiled Giftun
Island. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy
the island’s lovely, peaceful beach. The boat trip
includes an onboard lunch. Price on application
St. Catherine’s Monastery
Leave early morning for a visit to St. Catherine’s
Monastery, only 260 kilometres from Sharm El Sheikh.
This centuries old sanctuary of Christianity is a
site of serenity nestled among the foothills of
Sinai’s mountains. Price on application
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