Trip to Great Attractions in Alexandria
Posted By seovine on April 15, 2011
Alexandria may not get as much attention as Cairo or Luxor when it comes to Egypt luxury trips . However, some Egypt tour packages still include an Alexandria tour.
As you may already know or suspect, Alexandria was named after Alexander The Great, who made Egypt his temporary home and helped to free Egyptians from Persian rule. There are many historical monuments still standing in Alexandria and most of them can be seen on typical guided tours for Quintessential Egypt.
Historical Sites and Museums
The Citadel of Qaitbey, Ras el-Tin is a fortress that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and was first built by Mameluke Sultan Abdul-Nasser Qait Bey in 1477.
Another interesting historical site is the Cemetery of Mostafa Kamel, a popular stop for spiritual land tours that features four tombs dating from the second century B.C. Other sites consist of the Roman ruins like the Catacombs that houses ancient Egyptian and Roman iconography and 2nd century AD Roman Theatre in Kom El-Dikka. Among the oldest properties in the country first founded in 60 AD is Mahatet El Raml’s Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral.
There are also several museums like the Alexandria National Museum at Raml Station, which holds nearly 2,000 pieces of artifacts, and the Museum of Fine Arts at Moharram Bey, which contains many pieces of eye-catching ancient jewelry.
Mediterranean Beach locations
Nonetheless exclude that extended history lessons make up Alexandria trips . A trip to Montaza Beah or Maa’moura Beach, a few of the most beautiful in the world my be included as activities on some private tours. These seashores are very popular with tourists and ideal for sunbathing.
Corniche and Ras el-Tin by the Mediterranean Sea may be included in other on day tours.
Sports
Modern Alexandria is also identified for its sports activities. Alexandria Spprting Club traces its roots to 1898 and provides members and visitors with golfing opportunities. A good number of swimming pools as well as running tracks and an international hockey stadium is featured at Smouha Sporting Club. You can likewise go for a swim at Lagoon Resort, the Country Club or Alexandra Dive.
Be certain to check these locations with your travel agent to make sure that these properties do not require advanced booking or even membership to enter.
As you can see there is much to do and see in Alexandria, Alexander the Great’s own beloved city.