Sightseeing in Alexandria

Sightseeing in Alexandria can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you, for here is a place which is a curious blend of the ancient and the modern. Alexandria offers the best of the both worlds - from history, heritage, culture to adventure, dining and shopping - Alexandria is amazing all the way.

Alexandria wears the crown of being the second largest city in Egypt and is aptly known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean. The city has an air about it that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. The ambience and cultural heritage, along with an exotic Orient flavor, is truly captivating and attracts travelers from all over the world.

Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of the Graeco-Roman Egypt. This was also the center of learning in the ancient world.
From the 19th c, Alexandria became the focus for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion. The city came to be known as the city of commerce and cosmopolitanism. Alexandria, apart from its historical heritage, is rich in its natural beauty, beautiful sites and entertainment options. No wonder, it has evolved as an ideal tourist destination.

A sightseeing trip in Alexandria involves exploring the rare archaeological sights of the ancient times. Discover the fascinating world preserved in the libraries and the museums of the city. Here, you will encounter the history buried under the oblivions of Time, here you will visit the sites laden with memories from the past. Alexandria will remind you of its historical richness every moment.

Visit the Graeco-Roman Museum, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Amphitheatre, Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa and witness the grandeur and glory of the past. Visit Al-Shatby Necropolis, the tombs of Al-Anfushi and Mustafa Kamel and you will still hear the footsteps of history. The Fort of Qaitbay, the mosque of Mursi Abul Abbas, Al-Montazah Palace stand as witnesses of history's greatest examples of architectural splendor. Let the past intrigue in all its form.