Classical Alexandria
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Hafen
Alexandria (Kairo), Ägypten
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Aktivitätsebene
Moderate
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$109.95
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 5 Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
Board an air-conditioned motor coach for a narrated drive through Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, founded by Alexander the Great. Visit Fort Qait Bay whose medieval fortress guards Alexandria’s eastern harbor and was built on the ruins of Faros Lighthouse—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Next, visit the Roman Amphitheater featuring 13 tiers of seats in European marble, columns of green marble from Asia Minor, and mosaic paving. With seating for 800 spectators, the theater was reportedly an ancient concert or athletic venue.
Before returning to the pier, visit the Library of Alexandria. This remarkable facility is not just a library - it is a stunning integrated cultural complex incorporating libraries, museums, exhibition areas, educational centers and an international conference facility. Its goal is to cross the frontiers of history and meet the challenges of the 21st century, and it is already an admired research institution.
Notes:
Minimum age is 6 years. In the event the library is closed, a visit to the National Museum will be substituted. You are visiting a predominately Muslim country, dress appropriately, wear conservative dress that covers the shoulders and knees - trousers for men and trousers, skirts or dresses for women. Headsets at the Library of Alexandra (provided) will enhance your experience.