🇪🇬 Alexandria Day Trip Guide: Exploring Egypt’s Most Stunning Coastl

Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, boasts a glorious history spanning Pharaonic and Islamic eras. Here, you’ll find fresh sea breezes, delicious seafood, ancient ruins, and a 20km crescent-shaped coastline. For the best views, start at Citadel of Qaitbay and end at Montaza Palace—here’s your ultimate guide! 🚗 Getting There inDrive private car (Cairo round-trip): A bargain! Post your request, and drivers will bid. Cost: 2,200 EGP for 13 hours (2,000 EGP fare + 200 EGP tip). *Slightly pricier, but our 5🌟-rated driver—a local gentleman with a new car—was worth it!* 🇪🇬 Itinerary 1️⃣ Citadel of Qaitbay 🏯 Stroll the Mediterranean coast where the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Ancient Wonder) once stood. Ticket: 150 EGP. 2️⃣ Bibliotheca Alexandrina 📖 Once the ancient world’s greatest library, now a symbol of rebirth. Packed with students! Ticket: 150 EGP. 3️⃣ Mediterranean Seafood Lunch 🦞 Opt for a seaside restaurant (our driver’s pick was perfect!). 4️⃣ Montaza Palace Gardens 🌅 Sunset paradise! Closed to the public (officially "under renovation," but rumors say it’s packed with royal jewels). Free entry. 🍃 Postcard Moments Alexandria’s magic lies in its crumbling European facades and endless sea views. Cruising its corniche with Mediterranean tunes, you’d swear you’re on the Amalfi Coast! 💡 *Make Alexandria your first/last stop in Egypt—it’s the ideal place to unwind for 2-3 days with a book and sunset gazes.* 🏗️ Fun Fact Our driver, a construction engineer for the Grand Egyptian Museum, casually revealed its opening is delayed till *2028*. Cue our shocked faces! 😂 #EgyptTravel #Alexandria #MediterraneanVibes🎶🌊