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FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Your tour today will take you through the different eras that passed in Alexandria.
Begin with the Catacombs of Kom El Shugafa, which is the largest Roman burial site discovered in Egypt to date, consisting of three tiers of tombs and chambers cut into the bedrock to a depth of about 35 metres. Constructed in the 2nd century AD as a single-family crypt, these tombs represent the last existing major construction for the sake of the old Egyptian religion. Though the motifs are pure ancient Egyptian, the architects and artists were schooled in the Greco-Roman style, resulting in an amazingly integrated art quite unlike anything else in the world.

Continue your visits with the Pompey’s Pillar, a 27 metre high, two metre thick column of polished Aswan rose granite that stands before the scant remains of the splendid Temple of Serapis, one of ancient Alexandria’s most important buildings. Erroneously named by the Crusaders, the pillar was actually raised in honour of Diocletian in the 4th century AD, and it probably supported a statue of the emperor.

End your visit at the newly opened Alexandria National Museum. The collection in this museum includes thousands of items spanning from the Pharaonic Era through Greco-Roman times to the Modern Era. Papyrus scrolls, ancient perfume bottles and painted mummy cases are tastefully displayed, as well as classic Greek statues showing the physical beauty that represent the ideals of that culture. The artifacts guide the visitor right up to the times of Mubarak and illustrate Alexandria’s role in the modern history of Egypt. A short drive by motorcoach brings you back to the Port of Alexandria to rejoin your vessel.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Travel through Alexandria's different eras, passing by the Catacombs of Kom El Shugafa, the largest Roman burial site discovered in Egypt to date. Then visit Pompey's Pillar, which stands before the scant remains of the splendid Temple of Serapis. End your Tour at the Alexandria National Museum, which houses thousands of items spanning from the Pharaonic Era, through the Greco-Roman times to the Modern Era.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN
12:00 Drive from the Port of Alexandria to the Roman Catacombs
12:30 Visit the Roman Catacombs or the Catacombs of Kom El Shugafa
13:15 Drive to Pompey's Pillar
13:30 Visit Pompey's Pillar
14:00 Drive to Alexandria's National Museum
14:30 Visit Alexandria's National Museum
16:00 Drive back to the port of Alexandria
16:30 Arrive at the port of Alexandria and re-join your vessel

Approximate duration: 4½ hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- A maximum of 40 persons in a new 49-seater A/C bus for maximum seat choice and comfort
- Red carpet on the pier for guests’ arrival
- Roses given to all ladies upon disembarkation of the ship
- Immediate pre-clearance through all customs and immigration formalities in all ports
- Uniformed escorts available to assist Egyptologist and guests at all times
- The service of the most experienced and knowledgeable Egyptologist
- Advance team to ensure smooth operations throughout
- Back–up bus travelling behind the other buses at all times
- A box of local sweets available on each coach for guests to sample
- One postcard provided to each guest with pre-paid postage
- Mineral water on buses at all times
- Wet hand tissues provided to each guest after a day of sightseeing
- Pre-purchased entrance tickets at the sights wherever possible
- Top security arrangements for groups
- The above tour time table will not be applicable should the call date fall within the Holy month of Ramadan, as all sites close earlier than normal, necessitating some changes in the tour sequence and timing

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