Alexandria Travel Forum

i would like to ask how is the diving in alexandria?? and how clear is the water??

Can anyone tell me the areas close to el shatby where i will be able to rent a house? thank you

I am moving to alexandria in september to study. I have found some really nice houses in the King Maryot area, however i will be studying in El Shatby i was wondering is anyone could tell me how far apart the are and how long it would take to get there?? Thank you

I plan to hire a car for the daylight drive from Alexandria to St. Catherine's Monastery. I am wondering if a drive by Port Said and across the suspension bridge is the most scenic way to travel. Any suggestions as to the route? I believe there is a view point along the way, if it is still open. What about a stop at the ancient turqoise mines in the Sinai? Thanks for the help.

Can someone please tell me what the diving is like in the harbour? It seems as though you can dive the ruins but what is the visibility and general diving conditions like? I'm thinking of being there in September. Any advice gratefully received.

Can someone please tell me how long would it take to travel by train from Alexandria to Cairo and would it be best to stay the night in Cairo?

to all interested travellers who come to alexandria andwanr to visit the greek-roman museum, bad news, the museum is closed indefinitely for restoration, so cancel that from your itinerary.

I will arrive to Alexandria on sunday evening and I will stay at the Crillon hotel,if anybody read this message and want to gather for a drink and exchange impressions, I would be very happy.

I am traveling to Egypt soon on short holiday trip and will be landing in Alex at Bourg Al Arab airport. I have few questions. I will be grateful if fellow Vters may help me out:

(1) What is the best way to get from airport to the Corniche area? Are there any metered taxis that I could hire from airport? How much will I have to pay in local currency for this trip from Bourg Al Arab airport to downtown?

(2) I heard of a papyrus-making institute in Alex. How far is it from Corniche area? I will like to go there so suggest me the mode of transportation and fare to pay.

(3) Can any one recommend me any good gym near Regency Hotel in corniche street where I can pay them for gym use on daily basis?

(4) How far is train station as I wanna take Turbo train to Cairo. How to get there? I will be staying at Regency hotel in Corniche street. How much will be appox fare in local currency from my hotel to train station?

(5) Can I get turbo train ticket on same day before I wanna travel or should I buy it a day advance?

(6) Till what time is ticketing office open in train station to buy 1st class turbo train ticket to Cairo? How much is the fare?

(7) Any good spots for clubbing that you could suggest? Especially near Corniche street.

(8) Any good Italian and Lebanese good restaurants and coffee shops in Corniche area?

(9) Could you suggest me any good money changers in corniche street area who offer good rates for US dollars?

Sorry for so many questions but your input will greatly help me in planning this trip. Thanks for your time!

I cannot get a straight answer on this one. We will be on cruise and in Egypt for just one day. Cruise line has given me 2 different answers. :( Any help?

I just came back from Egypt and already planning for a next trip! Just wondering how's the weather like in Alexandria in January?
Thanks a lot in advance!

Will be on a cruise and going to stop in Alexandria Egypt how can we visit Pyramids

Could anybody recommend a cheap hotel near the Sidi Gaber station in Alexandria? I will need it just for one-night sleep before leaving for Siwa in the morning.

That friendly EgyptAir postponed my flight from Sharm once again (from original 10am. to 8.10pm. now !!!) so I just need to hole up somewhere near the bus departure point. Thanks.

anybody can explain me why some hotel pricing which pop out for an internet search shows in first instance one price in dollars then when you go further asking for a stay estimation, the result comes is euros 3 or 4 time more expensive than as originally stated?
for example,check this page:

http://www.hostelworld.com/findabed.php?PHPSESSID=0eddab8c810b48940120c9434cf394fa

then check this one:

http://www.hostelworld.com/availability.php/DeltaHotel-Alexandria-2184

i am traveling to aswan for my holliday and would also like to visit alexandria i want to know what places there are that are worth a visit and if anyone knows if i could get a guide to show me around it would be nice to meet some local people

Has anyone stayed at Petit Coin (mansheya)? Me and my family (4 of us) going there for 5 nights in the middle of Aug, could not find anything on the sea shore for reasonable price.

Could you please guide as to what can be the cheapest cruise from alexandria to greece and how much time it takes or the contact information for some agency to make arrangements ???
regards

hello everybody,
if you please to indicate me decent 2-3 star hotels in alexandria with western standard rooms at a reasonable price.
Thanks for all

Hi...
Thinking abt going to Marina next Saturday.... But need a plece to stay. I've contacted Reel Estat, but thay rent for not less than a week and I need a place for only 4 days, as my sis is leaving for DK next week. We are 3 girls so what we need is a 2 bed rooms apartment...Plz can somebody help... Thanks.

I am planning to visit Istanbul on July 5th to 8th for the first time

Dubai from July 8th to 13th for second time

Egypt from July 13th to 18th and would live to visit Alexandria what is the best way to get around?

Casablanca July 19th to 24th and would like to get to Rabat and Marabkesh

London for one nite for a stop over on July 4th

I would like to know some reasonable hotels and best way to get around. I would be renting a car in Dubai so should be a problem.

Dear Freinds

I plan to spend a week in alexzadria kindly need some advice & adress
of the followings below.

1)Good discotheuqes & night clubs

2)Best beaches

3)Locatioof Russian culture centre

4)Paying guest accomodation near corniche/ back packers hotels

5)is there any medetrainian cruise from alexadria

thnaks for ur valuable advice i advance.

regards
PA

I'm a student here for the summer while I finish my Master's thesis (which the bibilotecha has been great for by the way) :)

I would really like to meet other people to hang out with and explore the city some. I would really like to find a beach that is comfortable for women to swim (I even have a muslim swim suite but it is so uncomfortable everytime I go the beach everyone just stares at me (the foreigner) so I get shy.

I don't speak much Arabic... only italian, some french and english.
message me here and inshallah we can meet up. It would be great if you are a Woman expat like me. :)

Does anyone know the email address for the Union Hotel in Alexandria?
or if they have a website?
Thanks heaps,
Darrell in sunny Sydney

IS there a ship, cruise, ferry, or any other floating vessel that can take me from Alexandria to Malta Sicily, or Greece if need be. I just need to get to the other side of the MED.

Canadian traveling, without plan just full speed ahead.

I am trying to get some pictures of the Library for my home. I would welcome pictures inside or even a link to the gift shop to order materials through them. I live in the U.S., but plan a trip in the distant future.


Thanks.

Hi,
Just wandering if any members have children that attend the International british school of Alex? If you do, can you recommend it?
Thanks!

Hi,
Can anyone tell me what the area is called that the Carrefour shopping mall is in?
Are there any villas for sale in this location?
Many thanks!

I'm trying to book a certain hotel in Alexandria but, from on-line searches, I get "not available"; and in conversation with the hotel they say call back in 2-3 months. Does anyone know why this is? and when specifically I could get a reasonable rate?

Hello everyone,
I need help in finding schools in Alexandria that offer Arabic programs for foreigners. I heard that there are a few institutes and also a program offered thru a university. I'll appreciate all the information you can get me.
Thanks a lot =)

Hello,
Can any of the Alex.residents tell me if there is a new residential compound now in Alexandria?
If there is, can anyone give me contact details/email of who to contact about property for sale there??

Many thanks in advance.