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Alamein & Alexandria Tour
Include: Pompey’s Pillar (Column) in Alexandria
Among the ancient remains of Egypt, Pompey’s Pillar is the most well known Egyptian monument that is still standing. Situated on a modest hill near the large Arab cemetery in the southwest of Egypt, it is a part of Alexandria’s ancient treasure.
Its name is misleading. This single column standing on a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria has nothing to do with the Roman Consul and General Gaius Pompey who was Julius Caesar’s rival in a civil war and was murdered by a Ptolomaic pharaoh in 48 BC when he fled to Alexandria…
The Tour:
On this day excursion your will leave the port and travel west to Alamein to see the memorial cemetery and museum from this famous battle. Returning to Alexandria you will visit the Kom el Shoqafa tombs, Qaitbey Citadel and other sites around Alexandria before returning to port.
Duration approx. 9 h
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel, then you will travel to Al Alamein. Proceed to World War II remains and cemeteries. Your first stop will be at the Military Museum including displays of weapons, military garb and tanks. Descriptions of the actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are also on display. Continue to visit the WW II Cemeteries, located on the west of the town, on a small peninsula overlooking the sea. The citadel like cemeteries is the final resting place for Common wealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers.
Drive to Alexandria where you will see the Pompey’s Pillar (Column) in Alexandria. Then proceed to Qaitbay Citadel from outside which was built on the site of the ancient pharohs (Lighthouse) of Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. After finishing the day tour, you will return to hotel.
More information: http://leisure.gis-travel.com/index.php/en/daily-excursions/excursions-alexandria/alamein-alexandria.html
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