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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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“A basic Egyptian must”

Gad

4 of 5 stars
Smokedeel
Athens.Greece
Jul 16, 2009

Gad has more than one outlets in Alexandria. The central one is a must. They bake their own pita bread around the clock and they fill it with the best and safest-to-eat falafel in town. It costs next...more

“thanks, and really we spent nice time”

Plaza Hotel

3 of 5 stars
angelbato99
Cairo
Jul 13, 2009
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we enjoied, nice services ,nice view ,great and clean place and warm hospitality more

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El Salamlek Palace Hotel

5 of 5 stars
dody2
chicago
Jul 11, 2009

It’s a very good time i spend my 4 nights in Alexandria. I made the reservation on expedia site; ELSALAMLEK HOTEL site cannot show you how wonder of this hotel. First I think that I am wrong to make...more

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