3- The jewelry museum-Antoniadis - The library - Montaza
A fascinating journey that will take you from the fairy tale and its treasures to the domain of an English Lord with French inspiration and will allow you, thanks to the magnificent library of Alexandria, to explore ancient Egypt. nowadays.
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Itinerary:
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Departure in the morning by private air-conditioned car to visit:
Itinéraire:
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Départ le matin en voiture privée climatisée pour visiter :
The Royal Jewelry Museum
A true tale of a thousand and one nights, this museum installed in the palace of Fatma Al Zahraa, princess of the royal family, will allow you to admire unique and more precious pieces than the others, the jewels of the family of Mohamed Ali, Queen Farida's crown, but also precious stone tools and dishes.
The museum itself invites you to dream, its richly decorated ceilings, its stained glass windows, its paintings, everything invites you to experience a magical moment.
The Library of Alexandria
One of the terrible episodes in the history of Egypt was the destruction of the Library of Alexandria, but with the help of UNESCO, Egypt built in 2002 on the site of the remains the great library of the Mediterranean world.
At the cutting edge of technology, it provides researchers and academics with the essential tools to maintain and advance the cultural and scientific position of the Middle East.
Reading room, museums, restoration laboratory, specific rooms to accommodate the disabled and the blind, everything is done to ensure that everyone has equal access to culture.
Its original architecture, chosen after a great competition, is the work of a Norwegian architectural firm, it represents the solar star still present in Egypt, emerging from the earth, the rebirth of a place of knowledge.
Montazah Palace and Gardens
The gardens of Montazah include several buildings.
The first palace, Salamlek, was started in 1892 by King Abbas II, then in 1932, King Fouad I had an even larger palace, Haramlik, made. Until 1952, the property will belong to the royal family Méhémet Ali.
Today it is a very popular place for walking, consisting of magnificent gardens over an area of 155 hectares and offering a magnificent view of the bay of Alexandria.
Starting point:
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Alexandria city center hotel.
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Departure time: 9:00 a.m.
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Earlier or later departures are available.
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Return to the hotel.
Cost:
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90 dollars per person.
Prices are indicative and for a minimum of 2 people.
(15% reduction from 3 to 5 people.)
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Visits include:
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Entrances to the sites, trips by private vehicle and the services of a private French-speaking guide.
* Tips are not included.