In Alexandria Visit :
Graeco-Roman Museum: A history museum with a vast collection mostly dating from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD, spanning the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
Roman Catacombs at Kam-el-Shuqqafa. A stunning set of catacombs with a fascinating mix of Roman and Egyptian iconography. Best viewed early in the morning or late afternoon when no one else is around. Bring a flashlight and shoes that can get muddy.
Citadel of Qait Bey: Historic site At Ras el-Tin at the western tip of Alex, take the yellow tram to get there. Admission LE 6. Built by Mameluke Sultan Abdul-Nasser Qait Bey in 1477 AD but razed and reconstructed twice since.This citadel was built in 1480 by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, to protect the city from the crusaders who used to attack the city by sea.
Roman Catacombs at Kam-el-Shuqqafa. A stunning set of catacombs with a fascinating mix of Roman and Egyptian iconography. Best viewed early in the morning or late afternoon when no one else is around. Bring a flashlight and shoes that can get muddy.Citadel of Qait Bey: Historic site At Ras el-Tin at the western tip of Alex, take the yellow tram to get there. Admission LE 6. Built by Mameluke Sultan Abdul-Nasser Qait Bey in 1477 AD but razed and reconstructed twice since.This citadel was built in 1480 by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, to protect the city from the crusaders who used to attack the city by sea.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, is modern library and research center constructed on the site of the former Library of Alexandria (destroyed c. 400 AD), located just to the east of the Corniche. Admission LE 10 (non-Egyptians). Open daily except Tuesday 11 AM to 7:00 PM, but opens only at 3 PM on Friday and Saturday.
The Corniche is a glorious 3km walkway along the harbour dotted with restaurants, markets and historic sights. Kom El-Dikka. Ancient ruins. Built in the 2nd century AD, this Roman amphitheater has 13 semicircular tiers made of white and gray marble.
And Visit : Montaza Palace, in Montaza. Ras el-Tin Palace, in Ras el-Tin. Presidential Palace, in Maamoura. Royal Jewelry Museum, Museum of Fine Arts.