About Alexandria
Alexandria is one of Egypt's major cities, home to around 5,263,542 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Alexandria
1
Citadel of Qaitbay
2
Mostafa Kamel Necropolis
3
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
4
Pompey's Pillar
5
Kom el-Dikka
6
Montaza Palace
7
Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial
8
Ras el-Tin Palace
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Citadel of Qaitbay
- Visit Mostafa Kamel Necropolis
- Visit Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Eat at Tawn Coffe Shop
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Pompey's Pillar
- Visit Kom el-Dikka
- Visit Montaza Palace
- Eat at Kushari Bondok
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial
- Visit Ras el-Tin Palace
- Visit Double decker bus ride along the Corniche
- Eat at Meto
Where to eat
Tawn Coffe Shop
Kushari Bondok
Meto
Asmak Shabaan
Foul Mohamed Ahmed
Mostafa Gad
Fayrouz
Abou Shakra
Where to stay
- Ithaka Hostel
- Alexandria Youth Hostel
- Triomphe Hotel
- Normandy Hotel
- Union Hotel
Shopping
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina Bookshop
- Deeb Mall
- Green Plaza
- Maamoura Plaza Mall
- San Stefano Grand Plaza Mall
- Zahran Mall
Nightlife
- Brazilian Coffee Stores
- Clay Cafe
- Trianon 1905
- Cafe de la Paix
- Club21
- Le Boudoir
Museums & culture
- Montaza Palace
- Ras el-Tin Palace
In pictures
Alexandria gallery
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