Ancient Alexandria
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This Shore Thing is among the most popular with Sailors who have visited this port. Book before it is sold out!
Shore Thing Highlights
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Snap your pic at Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the stunning successor to the fabled Library of Alexandria
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Stand in awe of Pompey's Pillar — an 82-foot tall Aswan granite column honoring Emperor Diocletian and a testament to the city's rich past
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Delve into the depths of history at the Catacombs of Kom El Shuquafa — the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria housing over 300 remains
Need to know
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As per government requirement, all Sailors going on any excursions must carry their passport
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A visa is required for this port. Please see your voyage documentation for details
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
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Please be aware this Shore Thing is not recommended for Sailors who experience claustrophobia
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Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
