EG · Alexandria Governorate · 31.20°N 29.89°E

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Mediterranean sea air, a harbour fortress and seafood after a walk along the Corniche.

Best time
April–June and September–October are the nicest months on the waterfront. July–August is busy with Egyptian holidaymakers, and winter brings rain, wind and rough seas.
How long
2 days
Getting there
Fly with one stop to Cairo, usually via Dubai, Doha or Istanbul, about 13–16 hours all in, then about 2.5–3 hours by train to Alexandria.
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Dear group chat,Mediterranean sea air, a harbour fortress and seafood after a walk along the Corniche.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingAlexandriaEG, Alexandria Governorate
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≈ 8,099 km from KL, as the crow flies
Alexandria skyline

Photo: Michael Botros · CC BY 4.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Alexandria looks out to the Mediterranean rather than the desert. Its long seafront, old cafés and layers of Greek, Roman and Egyptian history make a good change of pace after Cairo.

Makan

  1. SayadeyaFish on caramelised-onion rice, the classic Alexandrian seafood dish.Map ↗
  2. Grilled seafoodFish, prawns and calamari picked from the display and grilled simply.Map ↗
  3. Liver sandwichesKebda iskandarani: liver fried with cumin, chilli and garlic, stuffed into small rolls.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Qaitbay CitadelA 15th-century fortress on the harbour, built on the site of the ancient lighthouse.Map ↗
  2. Bibliotheca AlexandrinaA tilted-disc modern library by the sea, with museums and exhibitions inside.Map ↗
  3. Kom el ShoqafaUnderground Roman-era catacombs that mix Egyptian gods with Greek and Roman styles.Map ↗
  4. The CornicheThe seafront road and promenade curving past cafés, fishing boats and old apartment blocks.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Fish is sold by weight: agree the price and how it's cooked before it goes on the grill.
  • The Corniche runs for many kilometres, so take taxis between the far ends.
  • Food is halal as standard across Egypt.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.