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Alexandria

Mediterranean Egypt with Greco-Roman bones

🗓️ Best time: March–June, September–November💰 Budget · ~$50/day📍 Egypt

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About Alexandria

Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC — once the home of the Library of Alexandria. The new Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman catacombs, and a Mediterranean coastline just 3 hours from Cairo.

⭐ Things to do in Alexandria

Bibliotheca AlexandrinaCatacombs of Kom el ShoqafaQaitbay CitadelPompey's PillarCorniche walkCavafy Museum (Greek poet's home)El Mahmoudeya CanalGianaclis Vineyard tour

🍽️ What to eat in Alexandria

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Sayadeya fish & riceLiver sandwichFul medamesMediterranean seafood

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Tram is iconic but slow; cheap taxis; walk corniche.

💡 Local tip

Day trip from Cairo by train (3 hours) — overnight optional.

🛡️ Safety

Tourist zones safe; check current advisories for Sinai. Persistent hustlers in tourist areas.

🌙 Nightlife

Mediterranean beachfront cafés; quiet by Cairo standards.