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Alexandria
Alexandria unfurls along Egypt's Mediterranean coast as a city of layered memory, where the ghost of its ancient library and lighthouse lingers beneath a distinctly Greco-Roman, Ottoman and Arab streetscape. It feels less like the rest of Egypt and more like a faded European port, all crumbling balconies, tram lines and sea spray along the Corniche.
Top attractions
attraction Alexandria National Museum: Travel Guide (4.4★)
The Alexandria National Museum sits on Tariq al-Horreya (Fouad Street) in Alexandria's Bab Sharqi district, in a restored Italianate palace with three floors of Egyptian history, from Pharaonic statues to Islamic coins. 4.4★ (3,268 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Alexandria Travel Guide (4.7★)
Bibliotheca Alexandrina sits on the Corniche in Shatby, Alexandria, facing the Eastern Harbour. 4.7★ (10,905 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Montaza Palace: Alexandria Travel Guide (4.5★)
Montaza Palace sits at the far eastern end of Alexandria's Corniche, in the Montaza district. 4.5★ (19,147 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Serapeum of Alexandria: Travel Guide (4.3★)
The Serapeum of Alexandria sits on a low hill in the Karmouz district, crowned by Pompey's Pillar, a single red-granite Roman column with sphinxes and underground temple galleries around it. 4.3★ (8,775 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Taposiris Magna: Alexandria Travel Guide (4.5★)
Taposiris Magna sits on a limestone ridge at Abusir, near Borg El Arab, about 45 km west of central Alexandria. 4.5★ (167 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Hidden gems
hidden gem Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: Alexandria Travel Guide (4.5★)
The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa sit in Alexandria's Karmouz district, a short walk from Pompey's Pillar. 4.5★ (6,648 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Kom el Dikka: Alexandria Travel Guide (4.3★)
Kom el Dikka is a sunken Roman archaeological site in central Alexandria, a short walk from Misr railway station and Horreya Road. 4.3★ (191 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Alexandria
How do I get to Alexandria?
Most travellers arrive overland from Cairo: Egyptian Railways runs frequent trains between Cairo's Ramses station and Alexandria's Masr or Sidi Gaber stations, taking roughly 2.5 to 4 hours, while intercity buses cover the same route in a similar timeframe. Alexandria's own airport, Borg El Arab (HBE), sits around 40 to 50km southwest of the city with no train or metro link, so onward travel is by taxi, private transfer or airport bus to a regional hub.
How many days should I spend in Alexandria?
Two to three days is enough to cover the Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Catacombs and a slow seafront stroll, with an extra day if you want to add the Greco-Roman Museum or a day trip along the coast.
What is Alexandria known for?
Alexandria unfurls along Egypt's Mediterranean coast as a city of layered memory, where the ghost of its ancient library and lighthouse lingers beneath a distinctly Greco-Roman, Ottoman and Arab streetscape. It feels less like the rest of Egypt and more like a faded European port, all crumbling balconies, tram lines and sea spray along the Corniche.