Once upon a time, the famous lighthouse was the symbol of Alexandria, which was included in the honorary list of the Seven Wonders of the World. Since then, a lot of water has flowed from the Nile into the Mediterranean Sea, and the second largest city in Egypt still attracts the attention of travelers who want to touch the ancient history and sunbathe at one of the famous resorts in the country. For those who choose tours to Alexandria, there is always something to their liking, whether it is tasting the best seafood dishes in port restaurants or a tour of the ancient catacombs.
History with geography
The city was founded by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. Named after him, Alexandria was not only the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt, but also an important center of the Mediterranean in the period before the beginning of Roman rule. The decline of the city began in the 5th century AD and Alexandria passed from hand to hand for many centuries, but still remained on the margins of history.
The city began to revive under the Pasha Muhammad Ali, who built a canal that connected Alexandria with the Nile. Today city blocks stretch along the Mediterranean coast for more than 30 kilometers.
Briefly about the important
- The climate in this part of Egypt is significantly different from the weather conditions in the rest of its territory. Tourists to Alexandria need not fear too much heat. The air temperature on the local beaches, even at the height of summer, does not exceed +32 degrees, and in winter during the day it is usually colder than +18.
- Two international Alexandria airports receive flights from dozens of cities around the world. There is no direct flight from Russia, but you can fly to Cairo, and from there get to the resort by bus or domestic flight. Travel time will be 2, 5 and half an hour, respectively.
- The beaches in Alexandria are sandy, most of them are municipalities. You can swim in comfort at the end of May, and the swimming season ends earlier than mid-autumn.
- Unlike other Egyptian resorts, hotels for tour participants in Alexandria cannot always offer all-inclusive accommodation. Animation is also not included in the mandatory list of beach hotel services. But the atmosphere in the city itself is more reminiscent of the European one, and the prices for all services both in the hotel and in the city are much lower than in Sharm or Hurghada.
