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Alexandria Bus & minivan tours

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Alexandria: Guided Day Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch

1. Alexandria: Guided Day Tour with Entry Tickets and Lunch

Your tour manager from Sun Pyramids Tours will pick you up from your hotel for Alexandria Day Tour. First visit Pompey’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Cesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs ( Light House ) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally you will drive back to your hotel in Alexandria.

From Alexandria: Pyramids of Giza Tour with Cruise & Lunch

2. From Alexandria: Pyramids of Giza Tour with Cruise & Lunch

Upon your cruise arrival at Alexandria port, your tour manager from Sun Pyramids Tours will pick you up by the cruise exit door, holding a sign of your name, then you will be escorted to Cairo by air -conditioned vehicle ( about 3 hours drive). Get excited by visiting the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Then move to enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise on the Nile for about 02 hours starting 15:30 and end by 17:30 includes one hour sailing experience, a sumptuous buffet lunch as you glide past Cairo’s waterfront landmarks and are entertained by a folkloric show and oriental music. Finally you will stop at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs of Cairo and Egypt before driving back to your cruise ship in Alexandria Port. N.B: To book this excursion please note that you will not back to the port before 21:00 same day, so please check your cruise schedule before booking this tour.

From Cairo: Private Alexandria Day Tour with Lunch

3. From Cairo: Private Alexandria Day Tour with Lunch

A representative from Sun Pyramids Tours will pick you up from your Cairo hotel and transport you to Alexandria for a great day tour. Go to Pompay's Pillar first. At the end of the fourth century, it was built in recognition of the Emperor Diocletian. It was originally a beautiful building that rivalled the Soma and the Caesarean, the Serapis temple. Then you take a drive to the Catacombs, the greatest Roman cemetery, which is made up of three levels dug out of the rock. Lunch at a neighbourhood restaurant in Alexandria is followed by a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Qaitbay Citadel, which was constructed on the location where the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria once stood. Finally, you'll take a car back to your Cairo hotel.

From Alexandria Port: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Private Tour

4. From Alexandria Port: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Private Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door, holding a sign with your name. Enjoy a private shore excursion & day trip from Alexandria to Cairo, approximately hours by a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle, with a stop if needed to have a rest. Get excited by a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Continue to Sakkara, Egypt’s oldest ancient cemetery. Then pay a visit to the world’s first monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the engineer Imhotep. Moreover; you will see one of the magnificent Mastabas (burial chamber) of either Ptah Hotep, Idut or Mereruca. Before beginning your return trip to Alexandria, you will stop at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs of Cairo & Egypt.

From Alexandria: Desert Day Trip to Pyramids with Lunch

5. From Alexandria: Desert Day Trip to Pyramids with Lunch

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door, holding a sign of your name. Enjoy a private shore excursion & day trip from Alexandria to Cairo, approximately 3 hour by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Get excited by a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Upon arrival at Sakkarra, you will be transferred by jeep 4×4 jeep inside the desert for about 15 minutes. After that you will stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the Step Pyramid in Sakkarra. Then you will be transferred to Camel Caravan in the Desert where you will start Camel ride for about 30 minutes till you reach Sakkarra Country club. Enjoy Lunch at Sakkarra Country Club then back to by Alexandria Port by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Alexandria: Alamein & Alexandria Private Day Tour with Lunch

6. Alexandria: Alamein & Alexandria Private Day Tour with Lunch

Sun Pyramids Tours Guide will pick you up from your hotel, then you will travel to Alamein. Proceed to World War II remains and cemeteries. Your first stop will be at the Military Museum including displays of weapons, military garb and tanks. Descriptions of the actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are also on display. Continue to visit the WWII Cemeteries, located on the west of the town, on a small peninsula overlooking the sea. The citadel like cemeteries is the final resting place for Common wealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers. Drive to Alexandria where you will see the Pompay’s pillar. Then proceed to Qaitbay Citadel from outside which was built on the site of the ancient pharohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. After finishing the day tour, you will return to hotel.

From Alexandria: El Alamein World War II History Tour

7. From Alexandria: El Alamein World War II History Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will be picked up from your cruise by your private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to Al Alamein World War II remains and cemeteries then you will also visit the Military Museum which includes the old weapons, tanks, flights, and bikes used in the World War. Also the descriptions actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are all on display. You will have your lunch enroute on the trip then you will continue your way to the West of Al alamein a beautiful town overlooking the Mediterranean sea to visit the World War Cemeteries where you will see the citadel looks like cemeteries is the final resting place for Common wealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Alexandria Port : departure time from Al Alamein depends on the departure time of your ship in Alexandria Port.

Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria

8. Alexandria : Tour to WadiElNatroun Monastery from Alexandria

Drive by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace for Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries; only 4 have survived into modern times. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries and in many ways the most isolated, then proceeds to Deir Anba Bishoiwhose body is still in the monastery. End your trip visiting Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries.

From Cairo: Alexandria Private Day Tour with Seafood Lunch

9. From Cairo: Alexandria Private Day Tour with Seafood Lunch

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria. Start the tour with the visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through the old city-center of Alexandria. visit Pompay's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs ( Light House ) of Alexandria then You can have optional lunch at a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed’s. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria. The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue by walking 5 minutes to see the outside of Quaitbay castle. A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop. Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you then travel in comfort back to your hotel.

From Alexandria port : Day Tour in Alexandria

10. From Alexandria port : Day Tour in Alexandria

Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from Alexandria Port ( by the cruise exit door) for a wonderful day tour of Alexandria to visit Pompay’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally you will transferred back to your cruise ship at Alexandria Port.

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