Best Apr · May · Oct · Nov
~A$90/day
2 days is about right
Alexandria
Two thousand years of Mediterranean city under a modern one, with almost all of it below the waterline or the streets. The corniche does the rest.
Ideal stay
2 days
Typical spend
~A$90/day
Rough mid-range estimate
Landmarks
6 listed
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Things to do
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If you only have
Alexandria in a day, two days, three
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Landmarks
Landmarks in Alexandria
Alexandria National Museum✓
Bibliotheca Alexandrina✓
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa✓
Citadel of Qaitbay✓
Montaza Palace✓
Pompey's Pillar✓
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From the airport
When to go to Alexandria: Apr or May or Oct or Nov
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