Overview

"Ancient Queen of the Mediterranean” Alexandria is Egypt’s second largest city and its chief port. When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BC, he founded a city on the site of the tiny fishing village of Rakotis, facing the rocky island of Pharos, to serve as his capital. Alexandria is 110 miles northwest of Cairo, on the Mediterranean. Its excellent beaches, comfortable seaside climate, and lively atmosphere have made it a popular summer resort.

As the capital of Egypt under the Ptolemies and the Romans, Alexandria rose to prominence as the cultural and commercial center of the ancient Mediterranean world. City and port in northern Egypt with about 4.0 million inhabitants (2005 estimate), situated on the Mediterranean Sea, 2 kilometres from the inland Lake Mariout.

Ancient Queen of the Mediterranean” Alexandria is Egypt’...

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The ideal outside excursion from Alexandria either you head east (to...

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You're eligible for a Genius discount at Le Metropole Luxury Heritage Hotel Since 1902 by Paradise I
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Discover another side of Egypt in a fresh and fashionable resort-style enclave at Four Seasons luxur
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The Sheraton Montazah Hotel is ideally located in Alexandria with its magnificent beaches, archaeolo
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Helnan Palestine Hotel at Montazah Park, in Alexandria, The civic & social center of Alexandria,
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On the seashore with view over the bay and yachting harbor, Steigenberger Alexandria Cecil Hotel let
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For the highest standard, Hilton Alexandria Corniche is a wise choice, as it has 5 stars. Discover t
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It might be hard to believe from the looks of it now, but Talaat Harb Square was once the buzzing ce
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Take a seat overlooking the Mediterranean to enjoy plates of hot and cold mezzeh and authentic Leban
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Order a sandwich, pizza or pasta with bread and dough specially prepared in-house daily, and enjoy i
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On the waterfront side of Alexandria Corniche, this is probably the biggest fish restaurant in the c
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Take a seat overlooking the Mediterranean to enjoy plates of hot and cold mezzeh and authentic Leban
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