Cleopatra City Dive Sites
THE ANCIENT GREEK WRECK  Located outside the harbor at about 500 meters north west the harbor entrance, at 15m. depth with a visibility of 10 to 20m. The bottom composition is rocky and sandy and the aquatic life in this area is rich with Mediterranean fish.  Hundreds of Greco-Roman Amphoras, in different colours and shapes, are scattered all around the site, together with an anchor that goes back to Napoleon time ... all in one dive. PHAROS ISLAND Located ouside the Eastern harbor, arround the citadel, at a depth of 8m. with a visibility of 10 to 15m. The bottom composition is rocky and sandy. It contains more than 5000 archeological pieces scattered on an area of 100 x 50m, reflecting how strong were the earthquakes that hit the city of Alexandria and how they destroyed its beauty.  The site also contains thousands of colomns, statues and sphinxes (Greek, Roman & pharahonic) all mixed together.  There are also parts of the wall that surrounded the city, beautiful pharaonic sculpted press-wine, base of obelisk and parts of the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria.  2 dives are recommended to cover this area (even Intro. divers can visit this site).
LOVERS ISLAND  Located inside the Eastern harbor, at a depth of 5m with a visibility from 5 to 10m.  The botom composition is rocky and sandy.  In this site you will see the lime stones taht once formed the Summer Palace of Marck Antony.  You will also find Amphoras and Colomns together with a Second World War Italian aeroplane that enhances the beauty of the underwater world in Alexandria.   11.00 am boarding 11.30 am first dive site (pharos island – one dive for 45 min. at a depth of 8 meters) see more than 8000 archeological pieces including: sphinxes, columns of all eras (pharhonic - Greek- Roman) parts of the Lighthouse of Alexandria (one of the seven Wonders of the world) base of obilisque, statues, inscriptions and other surprises. 01.00 pm second dive site (Lovers island or Antirodos island) 45 min. at 5 meters depth.  On this site, which was the summer palace of Mark Anthony, you will see lime stones of the palace, columns, Amphoras that was used for the Royal food and drinks, a Second World War airplane that fell down on the palace. A magical mixture created by accident, combining the far and the near past. 2.30pm. back to the dive center for lunch Prices 90 US$ Including: 2 dives, boat guide, all government fees (tickets to visit the underwater museum), lunch, soft drink and water

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