Borg El Arab International Airport 1 hr 1
Ancient Roman Amphitheater (49 min) Archaeological site featuring the remains of an ancient Roman theater, baths & a villa with mosaics. Al Shalalat Park (48 min) Garden and history Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (46 min) The tombs of 2nd century Antonine emperors are among the graves in this ancient necropolis. Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar (46 min) This famous Roman-era red-granite column with sphinxes was once part of the Serapeum temple. Sidi Abo El Abbas El Morsi Mosque (54 min) This sizable mosque with notable architecture is home to the mausoleum of a 13th-century saint. Alexandria Zoo (53 min) The Cathedral of St. Mark (53 min) Cathedral, christianity, church, and history St. Takla Church (52 min) Architecture, church, and history Eliahu Hanavi Synagogue (52 min) Synagogue, judaism, and history Alexandria Aquarium (58 min) Aquarium & sea life museum with regional species plus research institute. Ras el-Tin Palace (52 min) Palace complex first completed in 1848, with a Renaissance-style facade in landscaped gardens. Alexandria National Museum (49 min) Restored Italianate palace offering exhibits & artifacts exploring Egypt's history through the ages. Graeco-Roman Museum (50 min) Landmark museum providing archaeological collections, including mummies & other notable artifacts. Citadel of Qaitbay (59 min) Habor front fortress built by a 15th-century sultan & naval museum with historic battle artifacts. Bibliotheca Alexandrina (50 min) 8 million books in this vast modernist library with curving facade, plus 4 museums & a planetarium. |