"Holidays in the med!" Alexandria by Pete.Gibson

Alexandria Travel Guide: 662 reviews and 1,727 photos

I'm currently in Cairo (sept 2005) having just returned from two days down in Alexandria, I took a taxi down approx 2hrs 30mins which cost about £30 I had a lot of luggage for a conference there
Saw a pair of Hoopoe's just after taking this photo fantanstic looking birds ,With large Crests

DO get the train up to Cairo, I went second class on the Turbo express only £2.50 for a 2hr journey very good value, and a interesting way to see the way the local people live the train runs along side a canal/River and also the road so you get to see people at work and play!

The husstle and bustle of Alexandria stop at a pavement cafe and enjoy people watching with a nice cup of tea

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Fresh air, great people
  • Cons:Driving habits and traffic
  • Last visit to Alexandria: Sep 2005
  • Intro Updated Oct 31, 2005
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  • uglyscot's Profile Photo
    May 30, 2007 at 11:49 PM

    Lovely city and good hotel- until I found a hair in my juice-eugh

  • MalenaN's Profile Photo
    Oct 31, 2005 at 8:51 AM

    Alexandria is a lovely city! I didn't have time to go to Montaza, but hope to do so another time.

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