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Before you go
Your trip to Alexandria.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Alexandria – Alexandria Destination Alexandria and El Alamein Capital
How to get there
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Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) Borg el-Arab · 45 km
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Estação de Misr Alexandria · 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Borg el‑Arab Airport (HBE) you can reach the centre by taxi or bus. Misr station in the centre receives trains from Cairo, and Sidi Gaber station in the east also does. Old trams run across the city.
How many days
Two days for the main sites; three to include Montazah and the museums at a relaxed pace.
When to go
Spring and autumn, with mild days; summer hot and humid with crowded beaches; winter with rain and rough seas on some days.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Taxis, ride‑hailing cars and trams cover the city; traffic on the Corniche is heavy.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Alexandria
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Morning
Qaitbay and the Corniche
Start at the Citadel of Qaitbay and walk along the Corniche to the Library of Alexandria.
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Afternoon
Library and Kom el‑Dikka
Visit the Library of Alexandria and the Roman amphitheatre at Kom el‑Dikka in the centre.
2 days in Alexandria
Day 1
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All day
Eastern harbour
Citadel of Qaitbay, the Abu al‑Abbas al‑Mursi mosque and the Library of Alexandria.
Day 2
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All day
Greco‑Roman city
Kom el‑Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom el‑Dikka and the National Museum of Alexandria.
3 days in Alexandria
Day 1
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All day
Eastern harbour
Qaitbay, Abu al‑Abbas and the Library, with the afternoon on the Corniche.
Day 2
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All day
Old city and museum
Kom el‑Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom el‑Dikka and the National Museum.
Day 3
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All day
Montazah
Spend the day in the gardens of Montazah Palace to the east, and return along the Corniche at sunset.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Alexandria?
Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Library of Alexandria, the Kom el‑Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman amphitheatre, the National Museum and the Montazah gardens, and walk along the Corniche.
How to get from Alexandria airport to the centre?
By taxi or bus, about 45 km from Borg el‑Arab Airport, roughly a one‑hour journey.
Does Alexandria have beaches?
Yes. There are beaches along the Corniche, busier in summer. The clearest‑water beaches are on the North Coast, to the west near El Alamein.
What to eat in Alexandria?
Fish and seafood at Corniche restaurants and the fish markets, plus sweets from the old patisseries in the centre.