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Can somebody give some advice please. I would like to take a short bus
tour from the cruise ship docked at alexandria egypt. The cruise co only offers12 hour to over night tours from that location. Do you think tour buses will be waiting to take people for short tours. thanks Bee |
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On Oct 4, 10:38*am, wrote:
Can somebody give some advice please. *I would like to take a short bus tour from the cruise ship docked at alexandria egypt. *The cruise co only offers12 hour to over night tours from that location. *Do you think tour buses will be waiting to take people for short tours. *thanks Bee Hi, Bee, I don't know if buses will be waiting...you can count on taxis being there. Here are a few links that might help: Overview of the port - http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=179 Discussion forum for Africa & Middle East ports where passengers talk about port excursion options - http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=32 Hmmm. I was going to suggest you view the excursions offered by Port Promotions, but they are limited to the long trips to Cairo / pyramids. I looked at your itinerary and shore excursions on the Royal Caribbean site. There is a city tour of Alexandria -- I gather it didn't appeal to you or you want to see if there are other options? I think you'll get some good ideas on the disucssion board (second link above). I assume you have booked your excursion to see Cairo and the pyramids from the Port Said stop? If you don't find something that just "grabs you" to see or do in Alexandria, then what I'd encourarge you to do is take one of the overnight trips with lodging in Cairo. They appear to be a great value for what you get. It will make your sightseeing trip more comfortable, and you will get to see and do more. It's a cultural eye-opener when you can spend even just a night somewhere--and Cairo is just amazing. The sights and sounds and mix of old and new are mesmerizing. If you've never been awakened by the sunrise call to prayer in a big city, it is a beautiful, moving experience. The more I think about it, I think the overnight option is definitely the way to go to maximize your experience in Egypt! Whatever you decide, have a wonderful time. Diana Ball Austin, TX |
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Really a must for egypt is the pyramids,and the temples.
cruise lover(~~~~~) .. |
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Hi,
I cant even get into the shore excursions with webtv. The travel agent sent them to me but I didnt see a day tour of alexandria. I did see pyramids and nile boat ride. It is a 12 hour tour and I dont know if I can handle it. I would prefer 5 hours at the most. The overnight seems great but I'm sure my husband would never do that. I will try again at the library. When I get back I will get a real computer. thanks, Bee |
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wrote in message ... Hi, I cant even get into the shore excursions with webtv. The travel agent sent them to me but I didnt see a day tour of alexandria. I did see pyramids and nile boat ride. It is a 12 hour tour and I dont know if I can handle it. I would prefer 5 hours at the most. The overnight seems great but I'm sure my husband would never do that. I will try again at the library. When I get back I will get a real computer. thanks, Bee There are now many reasonably price laptop computers that you can take from room to room, outside on the patio, etc. If you get a WiFi unit like a Linksys, you can connect anywhere in the house without the need for a wire connection. And there is actually a new type of low powered unit called a Netbook which is basically in internet connection with some limited computer capability beyond the internet. That could be another option too look at. My one suggestion is not to tie you down with a desktop. Laptops are much more convenient. And much easier to take to a friends place in case you ever need help (which does happen). --Tom |
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On Oct 4, 5:31*pm, wrote:
Hi, I cant even get into the shore excursions with webtv. *The travel agent sent them to me but I didnt see a day tour of alexandria. *I did see pyramids and nile boat ride. *It is a 12 hour tour and I dont know if I can handle it. *I would prefer 5 hours at the most. *The overnight seems great but I'm sure my husband would never do that. *I will try again at the library. *When I get back I will get a real computer. * thanks, Bee * Hi, Bee, Try these links to the Royal Caribbean's pages on your shore excursions: Alexandria http://tinyurl.com/yc83kx4 Port Said http://tinyurl.com/y97t8rv If you want to look at the shore excursions for any other stop on your cruise, just go to the itinerary page and click on the city name: http://tinyurl.com/yctgblm Diana |
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Tom,
I was looking at netbooks but the screen is so small. It would be perfect for me if the screen was a little larger. Also AT&T has an Acer for $200, but you have to sign for two years for $60 a month. Thanks for the infor. Bee |
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Diana,
Thanks for the links, I tried but webtv is so ancient all I got was a blank page. I am seriously thinking of getting a netbook or a laptop but the monthly fees are so high. Bee |
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