Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Alexandria

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Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Alexandria

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  • cdandoy
    Gilbert, AZ923 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stopped by to see the library. Easy to enter and cute gift shop. Library is modern with amazing art inside. Enjoyed the printing press and shroud on display. Some areas not accessible to tourists.
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • cdandoy
    Gilbert, AZ923 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My favorite thing in Alexandria. Really enjoyed walking through and it had such great views. This was the original location of the lighthouse. Not much signage so I'm glad I was with a guide.
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • Voyager_Nineteen71
    Pune, India583 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We covered this place towards the end of our day tour. It is a unique site which was discovered when a donkey fell into a hole. Our guide explained to us details about the funeral process of the dead and how the bodies went down through the three floors. There are some Greco Roman carvings as well as Egyptian carvings at the end depicting the steps at the last stage. There was an arrangement for the relatives to visit the site regularly later too, and sit and dine.

    The floors of the catacomb are dark and steps are steep and circular. Can be a tiring experience for elders.
    Written 29 January 2024
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  • Voyager_Nineteen71
    Pune, India583 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was the first place our guide took us to. The palaces are located at a slight distance and there are pathways to reach them between the gardens. We saw the palaces, the bridge built by the king, his roman style structure where he used to have tea, private beach, etc. Our guide arranged for a golf cart on the way back from the centre of the site to the gate.

    Nothing very out of the ordinary at this site though.
    Written 29 January 2024
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  • Rajesh K K
    Bengaluru, India1,132 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We stopped here to take pics only - did not get to do much exploring. But the road looked lovely! One side had shops/restaurants and the other had the Mediterranean Sea! One can also see the Citadel at Qaitbay in the distance!

    Would have loved to visit in the evening and walk around.
    Written 4 November 2023
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  • Heather U
    London, UK10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a minute proprtion of the original collection but rival jewellery Art Deco collections in any museums throughout the World

    The building is fabulous ,the floors rival those found iin The Winter Palace of St Petersberg , the stained glass is astonishing ,Italian of course .The bathroom with tiles and glass walk way across tiles with gold embellishment rivals anywhere in the best Palaces .
    Written 27 February 2024
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  • Susan E
    Philadelphia, PA1,051 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We spent maybe 1 1/2 hours wandering around the Ampetheatre , rooms and baths. The signs were helpful in explaining the use of the various rooms. Being able to see some of the preserved mosaic floors was a highlight.
    Written 14 August 2023
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  • John K
    Perth, Australia329 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We only visited the exterior of the Palace, the beach and the gardens. The gardens are stunning and extensive. Well worth a look.
    Written 12 December 2019
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  • Susan E
    Philadelphia, PA1,051 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum has many artifacts but some of the disploys are in the dark basement which are difficult to see if there are more than a few people viewing. The scuptures discovered under water were fascinating.
    Written 14 August 2023
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  • Gloria Katherin... S
    United Arab Emirates6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The bridge and the beach are a sight to see but beware of the overprices beverages and kids who ask for more tips.
    Written 8 February 2023
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  • papillon2020
    Brisbane, Australia637 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful building worth visiting. The architecture is really stunning and great for photography. I didn't have time to go inside but I imagine that is wonderful as well.
    Written 14 December 2023
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  • cdandoy
    Gilbert, AZ923 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stopped by here to see the pillar. Had a local guide explain it to me. You can walk around it but not tons to see. It is in great shape.
    Written 12 March 2024
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  • smvNYC
    New York City, NY357 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The monastery is located some distance from Alexandria and getting there was an adventure in itself Google Maps was surprisingly good).
    The site is of significant importance to Christians as it hosts the relics of St. Minas. The place was busy with local tour groups. There is no entrance fee and the grounds were decorated with beautiful paintings and mosaics. There are also vendor booths with both religious items and local foods.
    Written 28 August 2021
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  • papillon2020
    Brisbane, Australia637 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not a lighthouse but Citadel on the site of where the lighthouse was. Lovely views to the sea as well back to the city.
    Written 14 December 2023
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  • Vagus2000
    Cairo Governorate, Egypt76 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The show was about the human body, but yet very interesting with very friendly staff and very Dolby Surround sound
    Written 7 May 2019
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