Alexandria
About 3 hr by car from Cairo
The Mediterranean city of Alexander the Great, with a corniche, catacombs and seafood.
Why locals go
Sea breeze and seafood, three hours north.
Visiting Cairo?
At 3 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Cairo for your flight home.
What to book
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Citadel of Qaitbay
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Corniche walk at sunset
- Seafood dinner by the harbor
With friends
- Seafood crawl
- Montaza Palace gardens
When to go
Year-round, best spring and fall.