# Alexandria

- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/destinations/alexandria
- Last updated: 2026-10-14
- Bookable trips: 10

Egypt's Mediterranean city — the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a seafront corniche, and Greco-Roman history.

Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria has a different rhythm from the rest of Egypt — a breezy corniche, faded belle-époque architecture, and a modern library built to echo the ancient one.

## Things to do

- Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay
- Walk the Corniche at sunset
- Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

## Best time to visit

April–June and September–November for pleasant sea-breeze weather.

## Travel tips

- Usually visited as a day trip from Cairo (~2.5hr drive)
- Seafood on the Corniche is a highlight — go for lunch

## Trips in Alexandria

- [Alexandria Catacombs & Roman Amphitheater Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-catacombs-amphitheater-tour) — Half Day, from USD 50 per adult
- [Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-day-trip-from-cairo) — 1 Day, from USD 93.75 per adult
- [Alexandria Fishing Harbor Sunset Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-fishing-harbor-sunset-tour) — 1 Hour, from USD 29.10 per adult
- [Alexandria Food Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-food-tour) — 3 Hours, from USD 65.85 per adult
- [Alexandria Full-Day from Cairo with Montazah Gardens](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-full-day-montazah-gardens) — 1 Day, from USD 106.25 per adult
- [Alexandria Graeco-Roman Museum Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-graeco-roman-museum-tour) — 1.5 Hours, from USD 37.22 per adult
- [Alexandria Pompey's Pillar Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-pompeys-pillar-tour) — 1 Hour, from USD 34.62 per adult
- [Alexandria Royal Jewelry Museum Tour](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-royal-jewelry-museum-tour) — 1.5 Hours, from USD 39.83 per adult
- [Alexandria Stanley Bridge & Beach Walk](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-stanley-bridge-beach-walk) — 1.5 Hours, from USD 30.22 per adult
- [El Alamein WWII Battlefield Day Trip](https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/el-alamein-wwii-battlefield-day-trip) — Full Day, from USD 100.54 per adult

## Frequently asked questions

**What's the best day trip to Alexandria from Cairo?**
Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo covers the city's core highlights in one day.

**Can I visit the Catacombs and Roman Amphitheater in Alexandria?**
Yes, Alexandria Catacombs & Roman Amphitheater Tour covers both.

**What happened to the ancient Library of Alexandria?**
See What Really Happened to the Library of Alexandria for the full history.

**Is there a food tour in Alexandria?**
Yes, Alexandria Food Tour covers the city's Mediterranean-influenced food scene.

**What's at the Graeco-Roman Museum in Alexandria?**
Artifacts from Alexandria's Hellenistic and Roman periods — see Alexandria Graeco-Roman Museum Tour.

**Can I see the Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria?**
Yes, Alexandria Royal Jewelry Museum Tour covers Egypt's royal-era jewelry collection.

**What's Pompey's Pillar?**
An ancient Roman column and one of Alexandria's oldest surviving monuments — see Alexandria Pompey's Pillar Tour.

**Is there a WWII history trip near Alexandria?**
Yes, El Alamein WWII Battlefield Day Trip covers the WWII battlefield and cemeteries west of the city.

**Can I combine Alexandria with Montazah Gardens?**
Yes, Alexandria Full-Day from Cairo with Montazah Gardens includes the palace gardens.

**What's the Stanley Bridge in Alexandria?**
A well-known coastal landmark and photo spot — see Alexandria Stanley Bridge & Beach Walk.

**How far is Alexandria from Cairo?**
About 2-3 hours by road, which is why most visitors do it as a long day trip from Cairo rather than a separate base.

**Is Alexandria worth visiting if I'm focused on ancient Egypt?**
Alexandria is more Graeco-Roman and Mediterranean than pharaonic — worth it for a different historical layer, less so if you only want pyramids/temples.