ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT

The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria is known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’.

Departing from the pier, our tour will proceed to Fort Qait Bay. This 15th century Mamluk fort overlooks the entrance to the eastern harbour in Alexandria. Built on the foundations of the Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, it incorporates both a castle and a mosque within its walls.

Next we proceed to the Roman Amphitheatre, the only one in Egypt. It was discovered quite recently, during the foundation digging for a new apartment building.

Our final visit is to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It is not just a library, it’s also an integrated cultural complex, with libraries, museums, exhibition areas, educational centres and an international conference centre.

Following our visit, we re-board our tour coach for the return journey to our ship.

TOUR NOTES: This tour involves approximately three hours of walking and standing, and there are approximately 30 to 40 steps to negotiate at the Amphitheatre, therefore it is not suitable for passengers with limited mobility or wheelchair users. A complimentary bottle of mineral water will be supplied on the coach. For reference, the cost of this tour includes the movement of coaches and guides from Cairo, in order to guarantee the highest quality.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2009 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES