Founded by the Macedonian king, Alexander the Great, Alexandria is a city of where you will find both the old and new. Visit the Museum of Greco-Roman Art, Pompeii's Pillar, the Serapeum, the Catacombs and Citadel of Sultan Qayet Bey where experts believe are the remains of the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the ancient wonders of the world.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Alexandria: Helnan Palestine Hotel
You will be met at your hotel and driven through the Desert Road to Alexandria, which will take approximately 3 hours. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to roam around at Montazah Beach and the Palace. Helnan Palestine Hotel is a five stars deluxe hotel with a unique location on the Mediterranean Sea. . Its bay is surrounded by the vast magnificent gifts of nature, 350 acres of gardens and golden sandy beaches. The hotel faces one of the historical landmarks in Alexandria “Montaza Royal Palace” that was once the site of the late Egyptian Royal Family. The hotel offers 230 spacious suites and rooms, luxuriously furnished and tastefully decorated. Whichever of our rooms you decide to choose for your stay, you will be assured of the ultimate comfort, tranquility, convenience and service - just as you would expect from a top international hotel. The Alexandrina Restaurant serves up the finest authentic a’la cart lunch and dinner meals. The Asia House offers all kinds of sizzling' tasty lunches and dinners. Our Asian Style Restaurant offers a diversity of cuisine selections for all tastes! Using poultry, seafood and beef in combination with special spices. Terrazza Italian Restaurant from the lasagna Napolitano to the risotto crema, Terrazza uses the freshest and finest ingredients available.
Day 2 Alexandria: Helnan Palestine Hotel (BL)
After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Alexandria. In Alexandria, you will visit the Museum of Greco-Roman Art, Pompeii's Pillar, the Serapeum, the Catacombs and Citadel of Sultan Qayet Bey. The Museum of Greco-Roman Art was first built in 1892 as a small building located on Horreya Road. In 1895 it was transferred to the present site near Gamal Abdul Nasser Road. It started with eleven galleries, and has been gradually enlarged in later renovation stages. The 25th gallery was inaugurated in 1984. It contains a very big variety of coins from different countries, chronologically arranged, and dating back from 630 BC to the Ottoman period in the 19th century. The collection, which covers the period from the 3rd century BC to the 7th century AD, is a fascinating record of civilization in the process of change as religions merged and society evolved. Pompeii's Pillar erected around 29 AD is the 84 foot (31 meters) high column made of Aswan rose granite and thought to be one of the 400 columns that once formed the portico of Alexandria's famous library. The Catacombs at Kom El-Shokafa are three tiers of burial chambers predating the 2nd century BC, and curved into the rock about 32 meters below the ground. Citadel of Sultan Qayet Bey is a 15th century fort at the tip of the eastern harbor, is the site where one of the ancient seven wonders once stood. The Pharaohs Light House inside the fort, a small naval museum houses models of ships and historic scenes.
Day 3 Departure (B)
After breakfast and some leisure time you will be driven to Cairo.
Rates for the Alexandria Extension - Semi Customized
Land, per person double occupancy
| 01 Jan '07 - 30 Mar '07 | $535 |
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| 31 Mar '07 - 14 Apr '07 | $575 |
| 15 Apr '07 - 31 May '07 | $535 |
| 01 Jun '07 - 30 Jun '07 | $565 |
| 01 Jul '07 - 20 Sep '07 | $640 |
| 21 Sep '07 - 16 Dec '07 | $565 |
| Single Supplement | $80 - $135 |
| Abu Simbel Optional Extension | $250 per Person |
Price Includes:
- Accommodation for 2 nights
- Meals as indicated
- All portage and entrance fees
- Transport & Transfers
- Travel Protection Plan ($25,000 Emergency Assistance, $50,000 Accidental death & dismemberment; $5,000 Medical Expenses; $1,000 Baggage & travel documents; $400 Baggage delay; $500 Travel delay - $100 per day maximum; TRAVEL GUARD Assistance)
Price Excludes:
- Beverages & Gratuities
- Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance
- Laundry
- Items of a personal nature
- Egypt Visa
- Egypt departure taxes $20 per person, to be paid locally in US$