The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually only 225 km. from Cairo.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of the Graeco-Roman Egypt, its status as a beacon of culture symbolized by the legendary lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Alexandria was also the centre of learning in the ancient world. But ancient Alexandria declined, and when Napoleon landed, he found a sparsely populated fishing village.
From the 19th century Alexandria took a new role, as a focus for Egypts com mercial and maritime expansion.
Cairo & Lake Nasser Cruise
04 nights in Cairo visiting the three Pyramids of Guiza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities combined with 04 days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Abusimbel on board of M/S Eugenie. Departure on Wednesdays based from London Airports. Prices for Regional Departures are available upon request. Staying in Cairo at Pyramisa 5* Hotel & Casino. Pyramisa Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Cairo, this new five star hotel lies within easy reach of all the city attractions. The Pyramids and Sphinx are a short ride away, the Nile in all its glory is clearly visible and downtown Cairo with all its different architectural styles, shops and restaurants are also near by. The hotel includes a Turkish restaurant, an English style pub and a coffee shop. The lobby is of a medium size decorated in a light pastel colour with light brown marble flooring and covered pillars. Leading on from the reception there is an open staircase to the restaurant, some shops and a casino. There is also a cafe area leading off from the lobby, outdoor swimming-pool, 24 hours room service, laundry, beauty centre, bank, shops and clinic. All rooms are with air condition, en-suite private facilities, Television, Satellite television, In-house movie, Radio, Direct dial phone, Mini bar, Hairdryer, Automatic wake-up call. Voltage is 220V.
Cairo & The Nile
04 days Cairo visiting the three Pyramids of Guiza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities combined with 04 days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Thursdays departure based from London Airports. Prices for Regional Departures are available upon request. Staying in Cairo at Pyramisa 5* Hotel & Casino. Pyramisa Hotel is centrally located in the heart of Cairo, this new five star hotel lies within easy reach of all the city attractions. The Pyramids and Sphinx are a short ride away, the Nile in all its glory is clearly visible and downtown Cairo with all its different architectural styles, shops and restaurants are also near by. The hotel includes a Turkish restaurant, an English style pub and a coffee shop. The lobby is of a medium size decorated in a light pastel colour with light brown marble flooring and covered pillars. Leading on from the reception there is an open staircase to the restaurant, some shops and a casino. There is also a cafe area leading off from the lobby, outdoor swimming-pool, 24 hours room service, laundry, beauty centre, bank, shops and clinic. All rooms are with air condition, en-suite private facilities, Television, Satellite television, In-house movie, Radio, Direct dial phone, Mini bar, Hairdryer, Automatic wake-up call. Voltage is 220V.
Desert Safari
Siwas is the western most of the five major oases of Egypt and can be reached by car from Baharia or from Marsa Matruh, on the Mediterranean coast. In comparison with the other oases, the most striking feature of the Siwan handscape is the presence of several salt lakes, that diminish in size during the summer.
The salt also impregnates the soil, creating a big problem. Mud bricks have been used for centuries to build entire village fortresses, and are called "Kasr" in Arabic, such as Shali in Siwa, Kasr in Farafra, in Kharga and Kasr Dakhla in Gakhla. In recent times, all of them have suffered mainly from the rain rather than any human devastation.
Shali, in particular, has now been reduced to an impressive and dangerous ruin due to the high content of salt in its mud bricks.
Nile Cruises
Nile cruises often visit a wider variety of antiquities along the banks of the river. But equally important, they also allow the tourist to gain a prospective of the rural Egypt, where people live much the same way they did even thousands of years ago, in mudbrick homes, tending their fields with wooden plows and moving produce via donkey. It is a wonderful experience to sit on a shaded deck of a floating hotel, sipping an iced beverage while watching 5,000 years of culture slowly drift by.
