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    Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria is a Mediterranean port city in Egypt. Also known as 'The Pearl of the Mediterranean', its atmosphere is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. The city evolved from a small port town into one of the most important metropolis in ancient Egypt, and is now a treasure to visit and explore its beauty and history.

    • Alexandria National Museum

      1. Alexandria National Museum

      This wonderfully restored Italianate villa used to be home to the US consulate. Engage in the city's heritage from antiquity until the modern period and see the ancient artifacts.

    • Bibliotheca Alexandrina

      2. Bibliotheca Alexandrina

      This awesome building has a large angled discus embedded in the ground, representing a second sun rising out of it. Inside you'll find a depth of information about ancient Alexandria, including various museums and a planetarium.

    • Catacombs of Kom ash-Suqqafa

      3. Catacombs of Kom ash-Suqqafa

      After a donkey went underground these tombs, part of the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt was found. Deep underground you'll see burial rituals of various cultures.

    • Pompey’s Pillar & the Temple of Serapeum

      4. Pompey’s Pillar & the Temple of Serapeum

      A wonderful open museum from the Greco-Roman period in Egyptian history, Pompey’s Pillar stands in the oldest part of Alexandria. The Serapium was dedicated to the god Serapsis.

    • Delices

      5. Delices

      Who can say no to a tearoom?  The huge plush establishment has been open since 1922. Allied soldiers loved to come here during WWII. Those with a sweet tooth will be in heaven.

    • Diving

      6. Diving

      Dive deep to see some thrilling wrecks and ruins. The three-day wreck-diving safaris go along the coast of Mersa Matrouh exploring sunken German U-boats and Allied cargo ships.

    • 7. Alexandria Film Festival

      This festival shows international films and celebrates independent films. Filmmakers produce films on environmental, social and economical issues, architecture, and culture.

    Planning Your Visit

    • Is it safe to go to Egypt just now due to terrorism?

      It's best to seek updated and current advice before traveling to this area by checking travel alerts and warnings on government sites. Currently its safe to visit compared to other areas that are on high alert to avoid.

    • How should couples present themselves here?

      Public displays of affection are a no-no. Kissing in the street and public displays of affection will garner an audience. Gay couples should also be very discreet due to the culture here.

    • Should I be wary of pickpockets?

      Yes, you're never too old or experienced to fall for a fast one. Be wary of people trying to distract you and keep everything close to you and in front of you at all times. Pickpocketing is common here, like many other cities.

    Good to know

    • Language
      Arabic
    • Currency
      Egyptian Pound EGP (£)
    • Time Zone
      UTC (+02:00)
    • Country Code
      +20
    • Best time to visit
      If you are not a fan of heat, then avoid the summertime and visit in the cooler months of spring and fall. This is a desert climate so you will have warm long days, but cool nights -- so stock up on sunscreen and bring layers.

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    Overall rating

    4.5 / 5

    based on 403 reviews

    We went on a wonderful day with Heba. Her level of English was fantastic and she had clearly studied and memorised very well all the relevant facts / anecdotes about the sites! We felt very at ease walking around and were able to answer questions freely. Heba had a lovely spirit to her and the day flew by. We managed to pack a lot in, and despite the Library being unavailable due to the Covid-19 situation, Heba improvised really well and took us to some other equally amazing locations.

    From Cairo: Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria Reviewed by Michael, 26/03/2020

    This was a great tour that allowed me to see a good chunk of the city in very little time. My guide Mohamad and driver were great. They bought me water and snacks, took me to an amazing seafood restaurant for lunch, and also bought me some sugar cane juice and tea. I do wish I had had a little more time to explore the sights, but with such a tight schedule I understand why we could not. It was a good introduction tour to the city.

    From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria Reviewed by Stefanie, 07/03/2020

    The trip was excellent from the get go till finish. Our guide Maged El Behairy was exceptional. He’s friendly and knowledgeable. He’s taking care the 7 of us in the share tour very kindly. Speak English fluently. I am so happy with the tour and learned something new because of him. Oh also he’s an awesome photographer. So thanks for making my trip to Alexandria memorable. It’s worthed every penny!!!

    From Cairo: Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria Reviewed by Shinta, 15/03/2020

    I had a lovely trip to Alexandria and saw some great sights. My guide, Irily, was very pleasant and knowledgeable. A few parts of the trip felt a bit rushedbas trip was a lot quicker than I thought, like we didn't even go in the Citadel of Quaitbay but overall it was a great trip still.

    Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria Reviewed by Aaron, 24/03/2020

    Our guide, sorry I forgot her name, was young ang very energetic. The I enjoyed the tour except for the food. It was bland and not exciting. We would appreciate a local foos like shawaraa and kofta. The driver was nice too.

    From Cairo: Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria Reviewed by Ailyn, 02/03/2020

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