Alexandria
Alexandria (الإسكندرية al-Iskanderiyya), Egypt's second largest city (after the capital Cairo) and the country's window on the Mediterranean Sea, is a faded shade of its former glorious cosmopolitan self, but still worth a visit for its many cultural attractions and memories of a glorious past. Alexandria nonetheless remains an important city, as Egypt's chief seaport on the Mediterranean and a home to at least 3.5 million Egyptians.
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Hotels in Alexandria
 | Comfort Inn Landmark  |
Score 4.825 from 3 reviews | | 6254 Duke Street |  |
| There is a 24-hour IHOP, International House of Pancakes, restaurant located on the hotel premises.
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 | Mercure Romance Alexandria  |
Score 6.425 from 15 reviews | | 303 Tareek El Gueish Saba Pasha | |
| Alexandria was established by the Alexander the Great, as one of the main Hellenistic shipping centres. Today it is Egypt main port of trade. When visiting the city you should visit the Roman Amphitheatre and Pompey’s Pillar. Also within less than a kilometre’s radius of the hotel you will find famous landmarks such as the Al-Salam Theatre and Stanley Bridge. ... more | | |
 | Helnan Palestine Hotel  |
Score 7.325 from 3 reviews | | El Montazah Palace | |
| Golden sandy beaches, 350 acres of lush gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, one of Alexandria's landmarks on your doorstep, 5-star facilities - what more could you want from a holiday destination?
Fill your day at Helnan Palestine Hotel with action, choosing between windsurfing lessons and a game of tennis. Or simply enjoy a lazy afternoon with a good book. A dip in the pool and your favourite cocktail are sure to refresh you during the hottest hours of the day.
Otherwise your can always escape to your private, air-conditioned haven. All the rooms of the Helnan Palestine Hotel are spacious and luxuriously appointed, with beautiful views of the sea or the grounds from their balcony.
The hotel's 2 restaurants, 3 bars and night club offer a wealth of dishes, snacks, drinks and entertainment, in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. The lasting impression is that you are being spoiled for choice.
The hotel faces the Montaza Royal Palace, residence of the late King Farouk. Its quiet, secluded location is only a 10-minute ride from the bustle of Alexandria city centre. ... more | | |
 | Embassy Suites Alexandria - Old Town  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | 1900 Diagonal Road | |
| Featuring easy access to area attractions as well as the sites of Washington, D.C., this all-suite hotel provides spacious accommodations along with a number of free and thoughtful amenities.
Discovering the surrounding area is easy at the Embassy Suites Alexandria-Old Town. With a metro station leading to Washington, D.C. directly across the street, monuments, memorials and museums are all easily accessible. The scenic waterfront along with the historical sites and buildings of the Old Town are also minutes away.
Begin the morning with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool before taking the Embassy Suites Old Town's free shuttle within a 2 mile (3.2 km) radius. Finish the evening at the manager's reception or relax and browse the internet with high-speed access. ... more | | |
 | Le Metropole |
Score 8.025 from 12 reviews | | 52 Saad Zaglol Street Raml Station | |
| In an 18th century building, the 4-star Le Metropole is situated on the waterfront, in central Alexandria. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and panoramic sea views .
Le Metropole provides elegantly furnished rooms, featuring balconies and modern bathrooms. All rooms have air conditioning and satellite TV. Breakfast and a daily newspaper are included.
There is a wide selection of quality, international cuisine on offer at the hotel’s restaurant. Guests can enjoy their meals in the elegant dining room.
There are several cafés, shops and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. ... more | | |
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Valley of the Kings
The king's formal names and titles are inscribed in his tomb along with his images and statues. Beginning with the 18th Dynasty and ending with the 20th, the kings abandoned the Memphis area and built their tombs in Thebes. Also abandoned were the pyramid style tombs. Most of the tombs were cut into the limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. These catacombs were hard to rob and easily concealed.
Hatshepsut Temple
A tree lined avenue of sphinxes led up to the temple, and ramps led from terrace to terrace. The porticoes on the lowest terrace are out of proportion and coloring with the rest of the building. They were restored in 1906 to protect the celebrated reliefs depicting the transport of obelisks to Karnak and the birth of Queen Hatshepsut. Reliefs on the south side of the middle terrace show the queen's expedition by way of the Red Sea to Punt, the land of incense.
Karnak Temple
Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about 3 kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land.
Luxor Temple
The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple's purpose was as a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office.
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Aquarium & Marine Life Museum Not very impreisse overview of marine life.
| type: | Museums |
| address: | Fort Qait Bey |
| openinghours: | 9am-2pm |
Museum of Fine ArtsThe museum houses a spectacular collection of sculptures, paintings and architectural works. Exhibitions by contemporary artists, both Egyptian and non-Egyptian are often held there. Furthermore, the museum organizes the Alexandria Biennially, every two years, to display the art of the Mediterranean countries.
| type: | Museums |
| address: | 18 Menasce Street, Moharrem Bey |
| openinghours: | 8am-2pm. Except Fridays. |
| tel: | +02 3 493 6616 |
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