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Visiting Alexandria, Egypt


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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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
72°F 22°C
57°F 13°C
Dec
65°F 18°C
49°F 9°C
Jan
63°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
Feb
63°F 17°C
48°F 8°C
Mar
67°F 19°C
51°F 10°C
Apr
72°F 22°C
56°F 13°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
Nov 8
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C
Monday
Nov 9
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
80°F 26°C
Lo:
62°F 16°C

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Sheraton Hotel Montazah

Nov 7, 2009

We were extremely disacppointed, or rather shocked, by our stay here! Not what you would expect from a Sheraton... the location was superb (directly overlooking the sea) and they had really good...more

Mercure Romance Alexandria

Nov 3, 2009

This was our first visit to Alexandria. The hotel is a little way from the city centre but on the coast road about 10 mins by taxi to the centre. In the process of being updated but the floors being...more

Windsor Palace Hotel

3 of 5 stars
Izmir, Turkey
Nov 3, 2009

Old but renovated building from 1906. High ceilings. Lifts need up-lifting. Free wireless internet was not available throughout my stay. Nice view from breakfast room. Breakfast was also good. AC a...more

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