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Alexandria

The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”, has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern ; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually only 225 km. from Cairo.

A little bit of History!

Alexandria was founded by Alexander in April 331 BC as(Alexándreia). Alexander's chief architect for the project was Dinocrates. Alexandria was intended to supersede Naucratis as a Hellenistic center in Egypt, and to be the link between Greece and the rich Nile Valley. An Egyptian city, Rhakotis, already existed on the shore, and later gave its name to Alexandria in the Egyptian language (Egypt. Ra'qedyet). It continued to exist as the Egyptian quarter of the city. A few months after the foundation, Alexander left Egypt for the East and never returned to his city.


Hotel Maritim Jolis Ville
Seasons
double
single

Low Season
$ 385
$ 481

High Season

$ 426
$ 522
 

Hotel Four Seasons
Seasons
double
single

Low Season
$ 618
$ 866
Shoulder Season
$ 673
$976

Peak Season

$ 852
$ 1306
 



Itinerary : 04 days/ 03 nights

DAY 1 -3 : Alexandria

Your stay will include
- Two nights accommodation at Hotel include daily    Breakfast
– Superior room
- Return airport to Hotel transfers (fm/to Borg Al    Arab Airport)
- F/D tour Alexandria with English speaking guide    and include Lunch to Alex Library, Catacombs,    Pompey’s Pillar, Fortress and Montazah Park
- All entrance fees & government taxes

When to go

Traditionally Egypt has been seen as a winter destination, with most visitors arriving between October and April. At this time of year, Cairo and Lower Egypt (the area towards the Mediterranean) are pleasantly cool, with average maximum temperatures in the low twenties celsius.

Upper Egypt (around Aswan and Luxor) tends to be a few degrees warmer, but still very pleasant. There may be some rain in Lower Egypt, but it is light and sporadic.

The summer season from May to September is hot, especially in Upper Egypt where temperatures can hit 50C. The high temperatures are, however, alleviated by very dry air, airconditioning, far fewer visitors and lower prices, making summer a viable season for your trip.


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