Stretching twenty kilometres along the coast, Alexandria was founded in 331 BC by 25-year-old Alexander the Great To rival Rome, it is the stuff of legends, and must have been a sight to behold. Pharos lighthouse, marked the ancient harbour’s entrance, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the Great Library the archive of ancient knowledge.
Open most days, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina is striking in its architecture and also contains a Planetarium and Science Museum. The complex is one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers.
Visit the Roman Amphitheatre at Kom al-Dikka. In 1965, a semi-circular amphitheatre was discovered under what was known as Kom al-Dikka or the Mound of Rubble, after the remains of a Napoleonic fort were levelled for a housing project.
Alexandria – Luxury Collection
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano$$$$
With Egyptian underpinnings and a sleek waterfront setting, the resort-style Hotel embodies modern Alexandria and its unique cosmopolitan flare. On one side, the Mediterranean Sea glistens in the sun; on the other, a dynamic metropolis buzzes with life. Wake to welcome views of either side from your room’s balcony, then head for a stroll along our private beach tucked along a bay in the middle of the city. We’ll show you Egypt from a whole new perspective.
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