Alexandria Governorate independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated August 2025) | Trip.com
Tablet666:“✨🏰 Explore the Mystery Castle, the Secret of Kate Bay Castle 🏰✨ Dear friends, today I will take you into the fog of history and visit the treasure hidden in the depths of the years - Kate Bay Castle. 👣 Kate Bay Castle, a castle that has witnessed countless changes, every stone of it seems to tell the story of the past. 📜 From a distance, the outline of the castle looks particularly majestic against the blue sky, as if a silent guardian, quietly watching the surrounding land. Enter the castle and you will find beautiful murals and carvings that record traces of history and show the extraordinary skills of the craftsmen. 🎨 Standing on the tower of the castle, looking around, the beautiful scenery around, people can't help but sigh the flow of time and the natural magnificence. 🌄 Here, time seems to be slow, every moment is worth savoring. If you are curious about history, and if you are eager to explore the secrets of the years, Kate Bay Castle is definitely a destination not to be missed. 🧳”
莲子99:“The remains of a historic building from the Hellenistic period in Egypt. The only thing left here is a small sphinx. The large platform of the foundation is still preserved, which makes the pillar look even more lonely. This is the remains of a landmark in Alexandria.”
喜欢猫的虎:“The ancient Library of Alexandria was built in the third century BC at the beginning of the Ptolemaic Dynasty. It was the largest library in the world at that time, with a collection of more than 500,000 volumes, covering literature, science and technology, art, philosophy and other fields, attracting famous people from all over the world. Scientists, philosophers, thinkers and artists come to visit, such as Archimedes, Euclid, etc. also come here to conduct research, lecture, write books and engage in other academic exchange activities. Alexandria therefore became the world's cultural and scientific research center at that time. The Ptolemaic dynasty also produced numerous talents, producing a group of astronomers, geographers, mathematicians, medical scientists and linguists who made outstanding contributions to world science and technology.
The new library is located next to the promenade of Alexandria on the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, next to the large statue of the "Mediterranean Bride". It cost a total of US$225 million and is novel, unique and eye-catching. The new library is very comprehensive, including the main library, youth library, blind library, planetarium, manuscript exhibition hall, ancient books and rare book museum, cultural relics museum, science and history museum, and comprehensively considers children, blind people, and people with visual impairments. needs; the books included are also all-inclusive and have everything you need. The Library of Alexandria is an absolutely fantastic place for Alexandrians and visitors from around the world.”
喜欢猫的虎:“Montazah Palace is also known as the "Egyptian Summer Palace", "Montazah Palace Garden", "Montazah Garden", "Farouk Summer Palace", etc. It is the palace of Farouk, the last king of Egypt. It is located in a vast scenic area at the eastern end of Alexandria Port. The palace overlooks the quiet beach and is surrounded by date palm trees and gardens. The architecture combines Florentine and Turkish styles. It is now the Egyptian State Guesthouse. Montazah Palace was a summer resort for the royal family before 1952. Now the beach is open to tourists and anglers, and the palace is not open to the public.
Montazah Palace Park is the best green place in Alexandria, with a large area. This is a good place for Egyptian families to go out for picnics, and it is also a romantic choice for couples to fall in love.”
LiznBenj:“Much bigger than expected with some amazing scenes depicting Greek, Roman and Egyptian cultures as a wonderful melting pot. The surrounding area is a bit bleak, but the tombs themselves are very well maintained and have only recently been discovered - by a donkey!!!! Take a local guide with you to get more historical detail.”
喜欢猫的虎:“Corniche, also known as July 26 Avenue, is the most characteristic street in Alexandria. It was built in 1934. It starts from Qatebe Castle in the west and ends at Montazah Palace in the east, winding along the Mediterranean coastline for 26 kilometers. This is also the most prosperous area in Alexandria, with hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops.”
小思文:“The Roman amphitheater is a traditional building. The facilities of the amphitheater are also very old. It is very interesting to visit here. You can see a lot of good things. There are some broken things in the theater. Stone is used as the main material for seats.”
Opening hours: 09:00-20:00(Tickets available until 19:00)
小思文:“The Greco-Roman Museum is also a very shocking building. The museum itself has a long history and houses many artworks and excavations from the Greek and ancient Roman periods. The artistic value here is very high and it is also a very unique place.”
夏风y:“Here is a travel guide to Matrouh:
Preparation before the trip
- Documents: Bring valid passports, visas and other necessary documents.
- Clothing: In summer, you can prepare light and breathable clothing, such as short sleeves and shorts, and also bring sun protection clothes, sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Other items: Prepare common medicines, conversion plugs, power banks, etc.
Transportation Guide
- External transportation: From Cairo, you can choose to take a plane, which will take about an hour to reach Matrouh Airport; you can also take a gobus or charter a car, which takes about 5 hours. From Alexandria, you can take a westbus to Matrouh, the fare is 120 Egyptian pounds, and it takes about 4 hours.
- Internal transportation: You can choose to take a minibus to attractions such as Agiba Beach; you can also choose a taxi, but you need to bargain; if you travel with multiple people, you can also consider chartering a car, which costs about 400 Egyptian pounds for 4 hours.
Recommended attractions
- Agiba Beach: Known as the "Miracle Beach", the white sand is crescent-shaped and the blue sea water is clearly layered. You can walk along the steps to the beach or take photos on the cliff, and you can also swim and snorkel.
- Cleopatra Beach: Legend has it that Cleopatra once swam here. The sea water is clear, the beach is white, and there are unique reefs that form natural bathing pools.
- Eye of Matrouh: It is a popular check-in point. Through the circular cave, you can see different levels of blue in the Mediterranean, but the waves are big at high tide, so pay attention to safety.
- Roman ruins: You can see the architectural remains of the ancient Roman period and feel the vicissitudes of history.
- Matrouh Port: You can enjoy the Mediterranean scenery and experience the life of local fishermen.
Food recommendations
- Mediterranean-style seafood: such as grilled fish and seafood marinated with local special seasonings, Samakmak Restaurant is recommended.
- Traditional Egyptian dishes: You can taste Kushari, Falafel, roast lamb, etc., and feel the authentic Egyptian taste.
- Special desserts: Honey desserts like baklava are sweet but not greasy, worth a try.
Accommodation options
- Jaz Almazar Beach Resort: Complete facilities, business center, sauna, beach volleyball, etc., good environment.
- Negresco Hotel: Close to Mesa Matruh Airport, providing snorkeling, fishing, cafe and other services.
- Caesar Bay Resort: There is an outdoor heated swimming pool, conference hall, business center, etc., and an exclusive beach area.
- Reem plaza: Good location, there is a supermarket nearby, no need to book in advance in the off-season, and the kitchen is fully equipped.
- St. Mary's Hotel: On the seaside avenue, the price is affordable, the surrounding living facilities are convenient, and you can bargain. #如歌的之旅 #朋友圈被问爆地方 #城市人文手记”
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