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Octavious
visiting Alexander the Great's Tomb in Alexandria just after
the Roman Emperor defeated Cleopatra & Marc Anthony. He
left his coat as a token of respect to Alexander the Great. The search continues for Alexander the Great's Tomb. |
Day
Three - From Alexandria to Wadi El-Natroun and Cairo :( B. Lunch Box)
Full Breakfast is included at your hotel.
Lunch Box prepared by your hotel.
Private air-conditioned sedan or private deluxe mini-coach, always private
chauffeur and private Egyptologist. Today,
suggest that we start no later than 8 AM to avoid the heat : Tour of
Qayet Bey Fortress
built on the same site of the ancient wonder of the world : the famous
Alexandria Light House. Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum housing the
huge mummified Bulls that were were worshipped by Ancient Egyptians.
Then a brief stop at " El Selsela" the site of the Underwater
reserve where Cleopatra Place was discovered, as well as Caesar Kiosk
, then its off to the new site for the Alexandria Library .
We head south and on to Wadi El-Natroun, deep in early Egyptian Church
territory and early Christianity in Egypt .
Wadi El Natroun is almost half way between Alexandria and Cairo , we
tour the Coptic Monasteries, where early Egyptian Coptic monks and Popes
used to seek refuge as Egypt fell finally under Rome's influence , and
the Vatican aggressive effort to bring the Egyptian Church into the
fold.
Reach
Cairo late afternoon and your hotel : The Four Seasons standard room
or the Grand Hyatt ( club level room)
Always Nile view room
Day
Four - Departure From Cairo :( B)
Full Breakfast at the hotel. Private air-conditioned sedan or private
deluxe mini-coach and private chauffeur, and private tour escort.
Off to Cairo Airport. Bon Voyage
| Triple | US$
1460.00 |
| Double | US$
1519.00 |
| Single | US$
2115.00 |
| Triple | US$
1775.00 |
| Double | US$
1840.00 |
| Single | US$
2415.00 |
The two battles of El Alamein:
There were two battles of El Alamein, both of them during 1942. The Battles occurred in Egypt in and around an area named after a Railway Stop called El Alamein. During the Battles, Allied (primarily British Empire) forces were lead by British Field Marshall Claude Auchinleck during the first Battle and Bernard Montgomery during the second Battle. The first Battle ended in a stalemate in which the British finally stopped the eastward advance of the Germans and Italians who were under the command of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. These two battles are considered by many World War II historians to be the turning point in the war against Germany and the Axis Powers. Although much fighting remained in Africa and the European Continent, the importance of these battles might best be summed up in the words of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who in November 1942 stated that:
"The Germans have received back again that measure of fire and steel which they have so often meted out to others. Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning."
First
Battle of El Alamein - 1-27 July 1942
Second Battle of El Alamein - 23 October-4 November 1942
Map of El Alamein, Egypt
Back to Egypt Tour List . Private Tours are available as well to Luxor and Cairo
For private tours and transfers , we use the best sedans or coaches . We will provide Mercedes Sedan for our valued VIP guests. Or Deluxe air conditioned mini-vehicle
Compare
with Shore Excursion in Turkey , or Alexandria
: two days , start in Cairo
Private Cruise ship Shore excursions: Egypt , Spain , Italy , Greece & Turkey
The cruise regular shore excursion are generally a good introduction to the city, most of the seasoned cruise travelers prefer to go sightseeing with a private guide.
The difference between ship organized and private tours is best described as "package versus tailor-made." Some people may feel all right joining a large tour group whereas sometimes it is difficult to hear the guide and the group moves only as fast as its slowest participant. Others may not get their questions answered at all as there may be twenty other people in the group trying to do the same.
In contrast, a small tour group with tailor-made program is way more enjoyable and ensures personal attention for everyone. You will spend as much time as you want. Therefore, if you want to maximize your limited time, the private escorted tour tailored to your unique wishes and interests is an ideal solution.
All our private shore excursions tours are carefully designed to give you the best possible experience. Our knowledgeable, friendly and qualified tour guide and driver will ensure that your visit ashore is truly memorable. When you tour with us in Turkey as part of a private shore excursion , your tour guide will get you into sites without waiting in lines that is especially valuable given the limited time you have to spend in Turkey, Greece or Egypt .
The New Charm-Life Hotel - Al-Alamein:
Located on the north coast of Egypt right on the shores of the beautiful
Mediterranean Sea, lies the beautiful new Charm Life Resort & Spa
Hotel. The hotel is also only 90 minutes from Alexandria and 3 hours
from Cairo. A new and exciting way to enjoy the Mediterranean in the
comfort of a hotel offering a high level of service , the Charm Life
lends itself to a relaxing holiday. Large outdoor swimming pool, children's
pool, large private sandy beach. Exclusive spa and wellness centre,
sauna & Jacuzzi (all pay locally) - all due to open in 2006 - Please
check for update at time of booking.
Other facilities include: children's play area, bank, tennis, table-tennis, snooker (all payable locally) and shops All guest rooms are spacious with air-conditioning, bathroom (shower only) telephone, TV, radio, safe, hairdryer, minibar, balcony or terrace with table, chairs and sea view
