Experience the best of Alexandria
Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean port, was founded by Alexander the Great and holds Roman ruins, a harbour fort and a modern library by the sea.
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Alexander the Great founded the city in 331 BC, and for centuries it was the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt, with a great library and the Pharos, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The lighthouse fell to earthquakes, and the Citadel of Qaitbay, a fifteenth-century fort on its site, now guards the harbour mouth. The Corniche runs for miles along the bay in front of tall, weather-worn apartment blocks.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, beside the Eastern Harbour, is a tilted disc of granite and glass that echoes the ancient library. The Roman amphitheatre at Kom el-Dikka, Pompey's Pillar and the catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, where Greek, Roman and Egyptian styles mingle, show the city's ancient layers. The royal gardens at Montaza, east of the centre, run down to the beach.
Fish is the heart of the cooking, and the restaurants of the Anfushi district grill and fry the morning's catch, with shrimp, calamari and sea bream. Alexandrian liver, cooked with garlic, chilli and cumin, is a local classic, and old cafés in the centre serve coffee and pastries.
- 25 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 93% of experiences
- Day trips to Cairo
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Guided tours in Alexandria
114
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Food and drink experiences in Alexandria
9
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Shore excursions from Alexandria
14
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Signature experiences in Alexandria
Questions about Alexandria
- What is there to do in Alexandria?
- We list 421 experiences in Alexandria. The largest groups are day trips (74), city tours (35), attraction tickets (22), skip-the-line tours (22).
- What are the top attractions in Alexandria?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Alexandria are Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Roman Amphitheatre, Citadel of Qaitbay (Fort Qaitbey), Montazah Palace Gardens.
- What is the most popular experience in Alexandria?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "All inclusive private Giza pyramids,Sphinx & highlights of Cairo", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 304 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Alexandria take?
- The typical experience in Alexandria lasts about 8 hours; the middle half run between 5 hours and 12 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Alexandria?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 421 experiences we hold for Alexandria. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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