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Karnak Temple

The main entrance of Karnak Temple.

Ramses II

Scene of one of the battles of Ramses II.

Luxor City

A general view of the East Bank from the West Bank in Luxor.

Nobles Valley

Scene from the tombs of the Nobles at the West Bank in Luxor showing a funeral procession.

The Nile

A Romantic Sunset on the Nile.

     
   
     
 

Alexandria, the Pearl of the Mediterranean, has become one of the main attractions for divers worldwide not only because of the clear waters and the corals. There is something more to this place as Alexandria has witnessed the glory of the past represented by the submerged museum known as the City of Cleopatra. It contains of about 11,000 important archaeological pieces from the pharaonic times as well as the remains of the Second World War, represented by airplanes found under the sea.

 
Name : DIVING IN ALEXANDRIA
Type : Diving
Days : Days
Description : Exceptional diving in Alexandria

 

DETAILS OF THE DIVING ACTIVITIES:

 

09.00:  Presentation in the diving center, preparation of the equipment, brief explanation with slides of the places to be visited.

 

09.45:  Departure by boat to the submerged City of Cleopatra. The diving begins with the following stops:

Airplane from the Second World War, which crashed over the Royal Island of Cleopatra (every diver is accompanied by an instructor until 4 meters under the plane, it takes between 15-20 minutes);

German plane crashed over the same island; it is also possible to see Greek amphoras and the rocks of the island.

 

11:00:  A simple lunch is served on board consisting of fish, rice, green salad, seasonal fruit, soft drink and mineral water. Preparations are made for the second dive.

 

12:30:  The second dive leads to the biggest, untouched column of the Royal Quarter of Cleopatra City in 5 meters depth (every diver will be accompanied by an instructor; it takes between 15-20 minutes).

 

14:00:  Back to the boat and return to the diving center.

 

Non-divers can enjoy snorkeling.

 

Those interested in diving classes may join diving courses for 4 or 5 days and obtain an official license of 1-star.

 

For divers interested in sea safaris we offer "Live Aboard". Participants stay on board for 1, 2 or 4 days. According to the duration of the trip the following places will be visited:

 

1 day      : Nelson Island, Abu-Kir and Montazah

2 days    : El Alamein or Marina at the northern coast.

4 days    : Marsa Matrouh, Aguiba, Ras el Hekma, El Obayed, El Remela, Alam El Roum and Cleopatra.

 

Accommodation for "Live Aboard" on full board basis. Fishing, jet skiing, wind surfing, and water skiing can also be enjoyed.

 

This safari is based on a minimum of 10 participants, the price level depends on the capacity, facilities on board and level of luxury.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Galaxia Tours has an exclusivity contract for these diving sites for the Spanish and Scandinavian markets.

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