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Alexandria is one of the most famous cities of Egypt and the most popular summer resort for the Egyptians. The city was first founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and since that time, Alexandria has served as a center of civilization of the old ancient world. Alexandria, or the jewel of the Mediterranean Sea, is located 270 kilometers to the North West of Cairo and it is spread for more than 70 kilometers on the shores of the sea with many amazing beaches. The city is famous for having the largest collection of Greco-Roman monuments in Egypt like the Roman amphitheater, the Catacombs of Kom Al Shoqafa, Pompy’s Pillar, the Greco Roman museums. This is besides many important Islamic monuments like the Qaitbay Fortress and the many historical mosques like the mosques of Abu Al Abbas al Mursi Information: TRANSFERS to Alexandria and return to your starting place in Egypt: Please refer to our Transport Services offer. |
| Montazah Palace Fortress of Qaitbay Column of Pompei Kom El Shokafa's catacombs Library of Alexandria Alexandria was named according to Alexander the Great of Macedonia, which had established the city from a small village, Rakode, before 332. Chr. It should have been the capital of the Kingdom of Egypt and at the same time a seaport near its fatherland. Alexandria was also described as centre of the Greek civilization and enjoyed a world image. Today, Alexandria is considered as Egypt’s 2nd capital. Alexandria has fine sand beaches, a beautiful Mediterranean situation with pleasant temperatures in the summer, offers many curiosities like the new Alexandria Library, also called "the beautiful bride". |
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Kalabsha Temple
two Temples of Abu Simbel
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