About
Ancient library vibes meet mediterranean charm
Why go
- Mediterranean feel, calmer than Cairo
- Soul of Egypt with a Mediterranean feel
- Coastal charm
Must try
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Citadel of Qaitbay
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Roman catacombs
- Delices
Pro tips
- Go on weekdays, weekends are agonizingly crowded
- Easy to get to by train, bus or car from Cairo
- Take a day trip to Alexandria, it's about two hours away from Cairo
- Full day trip to the Mediterranean coast
- Visit Alexandria with a private Egyptologist guide
Good to know
- Weekends are agonizingly crowded
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