Mediterranean

Alexandria

Mediterranean elegance & Greco-Roman ruins

About Alexandria

Founded by Alexander the Great, Egypt's second city offers Roman catacombs, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina and sea-breeze corniche cafés.

Highlights

  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Qaitbay Citadel
  • Roman catacombs
  • Montaza Palace

Things to do in Alexandria

  1. 1

    Seafood lunch on the corniche

  2. 2

    Citadel of Qaitbay at sunset

Travel tips

  • Best as a 1-day trip from Cairo by fast train.

Top tours in Alexandria

Frequently asked questions

Day trip from Cairo?

Yes — 2.5h by train each way.