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The Pearl of the Mediterranean has an ambiance more in keeping with its neighbors to the north than with those in the Middle East. Site of Pharos lighthouse, one of the Wonders of the World, and of... more » The Pearl of the Mediterranean has an ambiance more in keeping with its neighbors to the north than with those in the Middle East. Site of Pharos lighthouse, one of the Wonders of the World, and of Anthony and Cleopatra’s tempestuous romance, the city was founded by Alexander the Great in 331BC. Today, Alexandria offers fascinating insights into its proud Greek past, as well as interesting mosques, the casino strip of the Corniche, some lovely gardens and both modern and heritage hotels. « less
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Alexandria

5 of 5 stars
New York, NY
Nov 30, 2009

We got upgraded to an executive room up from standard. The room was really nice and clean. The floor was a little dusty. We had a flat screen tv with a welcome sign on it. We weren't able to get the...more

Balba3 Village

5 of 5 stars
Alexandria
Nov 29, 2009

If you are in Alexandria and you are a real carnivore who simply adores meat, you must try the Balba3 experience. Similar to the Brazillian BBQ experience of having tons of meat choices, Balba3...more

Gad

4 of 5 stars
Alexandria
Nov 27, 2009

It is very hard to mess up fuul and falafel in Alexandria, but if you are looking for a safe meal that has some type of quality control behind it, then Gad is a very good option. Gad has several...more

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