Destination introduction
To the north of Cairo, Alexandria is built on the Nile Delta where the fresh waters of the Nile meet the Mediterranean. The gateway to the desert, the northern shores and stunning beaches of Mersa Matruh, Alexandria is home to antiquities from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, a fascinating mix from the days of Alexander the Great as well as Cleopatra.
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Alexandria holiday highlights:
• The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria is home to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Montazah Palace.
• Alexandria is set overlooking a series of open bays enjoying golden sandy beaches, frequented by the Egyptians in the summer months as they escape Cairo's heat.
• The city makes an ideal stopover en route to the far reaches of Egypt’s Mediterranean coast where the beaches are simply stunning.
Alexandria tailor made holidays
Don’t forget that with Kuoni, you can tailor make your own dream Arabian itinerary. The beautiful resort of Alexandria can also be combined with some of Egypt’s other favourite resorts such as Cairo or Sharm el Sheikh. Create your ideal Egypt tailor made holiday and get the most out of this beautiful destination.
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Alexandria facts
To get to know a little more about Alexandria, see our list of facts and information.
Sports
• Alexandria Sporting Club was built in 1890 and houses one of Egypt's oldest golf courses.
• Alexandria Stadium - football is the Alexandrians' favorite sport.
• There are several places to play squash and tennis in the city centre.
• Porto Marina Golf Course - An executive and championship golf course. Practice facilities include a floodlit driving range with 20 tees and seven target greens.
Shopping
• Haggle at the bazaars on Al-Mitwalli Street.
• Browse souvenirs and second-hand books in the Attarin district.
• El Manshiya and El Attareen are home to silver and gold bazaars.
• Visit the fish market on the Corniche Road to El Kashafa.