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Egypt's second city on the Mediterranean, the reborn library, Qaitbay Citadel and Pompey's Pillar - a classic seaport.

📍 Destination Overview

Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city, sitting on the Mediterranean coast. Founded by Alexander the Great, it was once the cultural and commercial center of the ancient Mediterranean world. Though the Lighthouse of Alexandria — one of the ancient world's Seven Wonders — no longer stands, the Qaitbay Citadel on its ruins still guards the harbor. The world-famous ancient Library of Alexandria was reborn in modern times, its disc-shaped new library magnificent in scale. Pompey's Pillar, the Roman theater and the catacombs tell of Greco-Roman glory, while the gardens of Montaza Palace stand elegantly by the sea. Along the Corniche, palm breezes blow and the climate is cooler and pleasanter than Cairo's, making it a beloved seaside retreat for Egyptians.

🌊 Region
Egypt · Alexandria Governorate · the second-largest city on the Mediterranean
🗓️ Best season
Apr-Oct / avoid summer heat
🕐 Time difference
6 hours behind Beijing
💰 Currency / Language
Egyptian pound EGP / Arabic
🕐 Recommended duration
1-2 days · library + citadel + waterfront
🔌 Sockets / Voltage
Type C / F sockets · 220V · most Chinese two-pin plugs work

☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate

🌸 Apr–Oct
Mediterranean climate — the seaside at its best.
Jan
🌧️
18°/9°
Feb
🌥️
19°/9°
Mar
🌤️
21°/11°
Apr
🌸
24°/13°
Best
May
🌷
27°/17°
Best
Jun
☀️
29°/21°
Best
Jul
🏖️
30°/23°
Best
Aug
🏖️
31°/23°
Best
Sep
🌊
30°/22°
Best
Oct
🍂
28°/19°
Best
Nov
🌥️
24°/15°
Dec
🌧️
20°/11°

🎯 Alexandria Experiences

Library of Alexandria
A temple of knowledge reborn in modern times.
Qaitbay Citadel
The harbor on the lighthouse ruins.
Corniche
A palm-breezed Mediterranean promenade.
Roman Theater
Greco-Roman ruins.
Seafood cuisine
Fresh and delicious Mediterranean seafood.
Alexandria has a Mediterranean climate, cooler than Cairo. April–October is best; summer is the peak seaside season for escaping the heat. Winters are rainy and rather cool. The Corniche links the main sights. A day trip from Cairo is possible.

🚌 Transport & Stays

City Transport
🚆
Train
Cairo to Alexandria about 2.5 hours
Depends on class (reference)
🚋
Tram
The Corniche links the sights
One-way depends on section (reference)
🚗
Ride-hailing app
Convenient for getting around the city
Starting fare depends on distance (reference)
🚶
Walking
Seaside and old town are best on foot
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Recommended Stay Areas
🌊 Corniche (recommended)
Mediterranean views, easy strolling
📚 Around the library
Cultural district near the sights
🏰 By Qaitbay Citadel
Harbor scenery
🚉 Around the train station
Convenient for Cairo round trips
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