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Alexandria Photography Tour

Alexandria , Egypt

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$900 / Night
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This is a chance to witness and capture with your own camera the true and authentic culture in Alexandria. Get to interact with he locals, witness their customs and traditions.

This is an opportunity to explore the location and what they offer via photography . The areas combined offer an incredible opportunity for those who are passionate about photography. By accompanying a professional photographer / Guide, the itinerary will allow the travelers to experience different types of photography. Everyday has a different kind of photography to be practiced. For example, street photography, people and portraits, wild life , urban photography and much more.

  • Arrival at your accommodation in Alexandria.

    You will spend the rest of thee day at leisure exploring the surrounding and familiarizing yourself with the city. P.S: Egypt Day Tour can arrange your transfer from any airport or location in Egypt ( Please book in advance)

  • 8 am

    After breakfast at your accommodation, move in an air- conditioned vehicle to start your adventure in Alexandria. In today’s Photography tour, we will go to Fouad Street. From the Ptolemy’s to the Pashas, Fouad Street has always been a witness to Alexandria’s momentous past. The street offers an outstanding opportunity to explore a spot where the European architect dated back to the 19th and early 20th centuries met with the authentic Egyptian one. A mixture where the west meets the east in an exceptionally harmonized way. Spend the day visiting different buildings and appreciate its exterior same as its interior while being escorted by a local guide who will also share the historical background and reason for such a mixture. We keep on exploring Fouad street till we reach “Chez Gapi” restaurant which is one of the classic restaurants in Alexandria, a hidden gem from the 60s times with few locals being aware of its history.

  • 2 pm - 4 pm

    After Lunch, the journey will take us to Kom El Dikka, which was a well-off residential area in Greco-Roman times with lovely villas, bathhouses and a theatre. The area was known as the Park of Pan, a pleasure garden where citizens of Alexandria could indulge themselves in various ways. Do not miss the chance to explore the sunken monuments pavilion which displays different monuments that were lifted from the eastern harbor.

  • 4:30pm - 6pm

    We will continue our walk through Mahatet El Raml (The station of Raaml), which is the old city center in Alexandria. Continue to Windsor Hotel. It is almost time for tea time and cakes while witness a breathtaking view of the sunset over the eastern harbor from the hotel Roof. Later, you will move back to your hotel for dinner or you can opt for an OPTIONAL dinner in a traditional Egyptian Grills restaurant. Dinner at leisure. Overnight.

  • 8am - 12pm

    Enjoy some juice and a little bite and save your appetite for later. Today, you will have a very traditional Alexandrian breakfast. We will take the double Decker bus to Manshia Square, the central part of old Alexandria. Manshia originated as the meeting place of consuls back in 1834. It hosts the statue of Mohamed Ali, founder of Modern Egypt in the center of the square since 1871 and was the first statue to be mounted in a public square in a Muslim city. Enjoy a standing breakfast of several items that the locals eat for breakfast including the most famous; Falafel and Fava beans. Having breakfast while standing in front of a cart. Later enjoy black tea with mint in a local cafe. Our photography workshop today is about street photography and how to capture amazing moments from everyday life. The streets of Manshia offer vivid and diverse choices of Markets, shops and streets. We will spend time strolling in the market, capturing these moments and truly get to present our own comprehension of the local culture via our lenses.

  • 12:30pm - 5 pm

    We will move in a traditional horse carriage along the seashore of Alexandria, admiring the corniche and the buildings along the coast until we reach the Greek Club. It is time to indulge yourself with a delicious meal in this restaurant that is still managed by members of the Greek community in Alexandria. The restaurants has a spectacular view of the eastern harbor of Alexandria as well as Qaitbay Citadel. After lunch, you will get to visit Qaitbay citadel, which was built on the ruins of the ancient lighthouse. After finishing the fort, it will be time for a walk in the old Turkish complex with the fish market street until your reach Abu Eabass mosque which is considered one of the remarkable architectural monuments in Alexandria with a Moorish style. Afterwards, capture the sunset by the beachside and later take the double decker bus back to your hotel.

  • Edku Lake

    oday we will have a very early start. After breakfast at your hotel, we will start our journey to Edku. Edku is a town located east of Alexandria and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It was one of the ancient cities of the Pharaonic era within the province of "Ra Amenati", where many ancient pharaonic cities have become uninhabited to be replaced. From early morning we will be witnessing the fishermen preparing their boats, getting ready to commence with their fishing expeditions. It is also a chance to witness the fish market sales and take photos of the activities related to such professions. Hang around the local market as well and watch the vegetable, fruits vendors. Feel free to interact with them or get to try some delicious fresh fruits yourself. For Lunch, we will move by vehicle to a farm. Here you will have a traditional countryside meal. After lunch you will have the opportunity to wander around, take photos of the locals while they are preparing your meal, bake the bread and much more. After some rest, we will move to our final visit in the day, to a bee’s keeper farm. In this visit, you will learn about the bees, how they gather honey, put on the protective suit and interact with the bees yourself. Later, you will be escorted to your accommodation where you will have dinner and rest to be prepared for another early adventure the following day.

  • Mariout Region

    At dawn, we will move towards the lake to capture the sunrise by the Edku Lake. A real breathtaking experience. Enjoy a traditional countryside breakfast overlooking the lake. Continue exploring around the lake and capture Nature photos. Later we will walk to the pier where you can take a boat and explore the Maadyia lake of Edku. While in the lake, you will have another opportunity to admire the surrounding nature. After the boat journey, we will stroll to the local market till we reach the restaurant for our local lunch. After lunch, you will have ample time to wander on your own. Back to your hotel for overnight

  • Mariout lake

    Check out & Transfer to Lake Mariout area. This area offers you a chance to explore the Bedouin tribes. Enjoy a tour in a toktok (the 3 wheeled transportation) as today you will get to spend your time in the area where the local Bedouins tribe reside. Spend time with some local Bedouins over a tea break. You will also get to walk around in the local market and help choosing the ingredients for your home made lunch which will be prepared upon your return to the hosting home. After lunch, return back to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening. Overnight in King Mariout.

  • Mariout

    Spend the whole day by the Mariout Lake where you have several options to enjoy a kayak ride in the lake, go fishing or enjoy a cultural interaction with the local fishermen. Lake Mariout is a great opportunity for kayaking in a calm atmosphere. By sunset, if you are interested, an optional horse riding trip to your dinner venue or else you will be transported by a vehicle. Enjoy a Bedouin Bar B.Q dinner.

  • Departure after breakfast.

    P.S: ِEgypt Day Tours can assist in transferring you to either the airport or any other location you are heading to in Egypt at a supplement.

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Learn what locals like to do, where they like to go, when they like to do particular tasks or activities throughout the day, and how they like to do them. Participate in the typical weekend or evening activities right along with your host family to fully live life like a local

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