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Citadel of Qaitbay glowing at sunset across Alexandria's eastern harbour

06 · The Mediterranean

Alexandria

Cleopatra's city, facing the sea.

Mediterranean × Greco-Roman × cuisine

Founded by Alexander the Great, home of the ancient Library and the Pharos lighthouse — Alexandria is Egypt with a Mediterranean accent, best enjoyed along the Corniche with fresh fish at sunset.

Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, stand beneath Pompey's Pillar, then walk through the soaring reading hall of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

For faith travellers, this is also the see of St. Mark — the birthplace of the Coptic Church.

Best time
April – November
Ideal stay
1 night or a day journey
Best for
Culture · Food lovers · Day journeys from Cairo
The granite facade of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina carved with scripts
Montaza Palace and its royal gardens in Alexandria
The Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse
Stanley Bridge and the Alexandria Corniche from the air

Highlights

Not to be missed.

  1. 01

    Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

    A Roman-era necropolis blending Egyptian and Greek art.

  2. 02

    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    The modern heir to the ancient Library of Alexandria.

  3. 03

    Citadel of Qaitbay

    Built on the foundations of the legendary Pharos lighthouse.

  4. 04

    The Corniche

    Sea air, old cafés and seafood by the harbour.

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The granite facade of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina carved with scripts

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