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Reasons To
Visit Egypt

  • Ancient Civilisations

    The Ancient Egyptians have attracted more interest and attention than almost any other ancient civilisation. Their feats of engineering, and the details of their lives we can glean from tomb and temple walls make them seem very alive; similarly their obsession with death also fascinates us.

    Ancient Civilisations

  • Ancient Ruins

    From the temples of Upper Egypt, to the numerous fantastic pyramids near Cairo, Egypt is probably best known for its ancient ruins. Even once away from the ever-popular Nile Valley, there are oasis tombs, and remnants of Roman Alexandria to uncover.

    Ancient Ruins

  • Beaches

    The shores of the Red Sea are rightly famous the world over. The water is a stunning clear blue and the coral reefs are simply amazing. Year-round, the sun shines, and there are excursions into the mountainous interior to tempt you away from the sand and lapping waves.

    Beaches

  • Cruises

    Gliding serenely past lush green fields, farmed by ox-drawn ploughshares, admiring the sleek form of a egret is one of the great pleasures of a visit to Egypt. The fact that this glimpse of unchanged rural life also links together some of the greatest historical monuments in Egypt makes a Nile cruise a must!

    Cruises

  • Museums

    The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is one of the world's great treasure troves, crammed with artefacts from the country's illustrious past. Other, much smaller museums are more than worthy of your time: Luxor museum is especially noteworthy.

    Museums

  • Souqs & Shopping

    As you twist and turn deeper into the Khan El Khalili, passing under Mamluke arches and admiring Ottoman 'mashrabiya' window screens, you're drawn into a traditional world where charismatic vendors try to persuade you to purchase handicrafts and goods manufactured in a tiny workshop behind the shop front.

    Souqs & Shopping

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Excursions in Egypt: Alexandria Tour

Visit some of the key sights in Alexandria, including Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom es-Shoqafa, Alexandria National Museum and Alexandria Library.

Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria Corniche at nightMontazah Palace, AlexandriaAlexandria Corniche

Alexandria Tour

Alexandria, Egypt
  • Culture & History

Visit some of the key sights in Alexandria, including Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom es-Shoqafa, Alexandria National Museum and Alexandria Library.

The Catacombs of Kom es-Shoqafa are one of Alexandria's most memorable monuments. The triple level funerary complex descends some 35metres underground and is the largest Roman cemetery in Egypt. Dating back to the beginning of the Second Century AD, the maze of tombs is a blend of Pharaonic and Roman art.

The main attraction is the Central Tomb, whose vestibule is guarded by reliefs of bearded serpents with Medusa-headed shields. Also worth looking out for is the Triclinium, where relatives toasted the dead from stone couches.

The nearby Pompey's Pillar towers 25m above a limestone ridge and garden, surrounded by the pits and relics of excavations. Despite its name, the column was actually raised to honour Diocletian. The column came from the ruined Temple of Serapis, which was destroyed by Christians during their final assault on Alexandria's intellectuals in 293 The Museum contains Egypt's best collection of antiquities from the classical era. Highlights of the museum include busts of Roman emperors, human mummies and a life size statue of Marcus Aurelius. The exhibits are well laid out and well labelled in English.

The Alexandria Library is one of the biggest scientific and cultural centres for regional affairs and draws scientists from all over the world. Duration of the excursion is approximately 6 hours. If there is time you may also visit Montazah Gardens.

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