Alexandria, also called “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”, is a charming destination that fascinates visitors thanks to its mixture of history and modernity. A well as being a XIX century European style city, it offers ancient ruins, Mediterranean beaches, museums, palaces, tombs and shopping malls. Once a great ancient city, nowadays it is a booming Egyptian metropolis with monuments and a contemporary atmosphere. It has become a popular Middle Eastern destination where visitors can admire both Greek and Roman monuments and enjoy the fresh sea breeze while sitting in one of its old cafes.
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Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Roman Theater
- The Lighthouse
- Quaitbay Fort
- Pompey Column
- Montazah Palace
- Greco Roman Museum
- Alexandria National Museum
- The Tombs of Anfushi
- Alexandria Library
- Orabi Square
General Information
Altitude: 5 masl Surface Area: 2,679 km² Time Zone: UTC +2 Language: Egyptian Arabic Currency: Egyptian Pound Voltage: 220 V
How to get there
Borg El Arab Airport is located 40 km southeast of the city of Alexandria, in Egypt. It offers flights to many destinations around the world and most of the city is covered by an efficient train service.
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