Alexandria Travel Forum

I was at the City Centre Mall in Alexandria in January and I came across a small kiosk in the mall that sold essential oils and perfumes. The vendor also had a basket of what appeared to be chunks of soap in a basket by the cash register. I was told that it wasn't soap but you used it to rub on your skin after showering. The scent was absolutely heavenly and I....can't remember what it was!!!!! The chunks are orange/gold in color, about 2cm thick and of varying sizes and the scent had a sweetness to it that lasts forever, but is not cloying. Please help me identify this item (and where I could possibly purchase it by mail) as I am not in the position to travel back to Egypt right at this moment to find it :) Thank you

Hi
I want to visit Alexandria then Damanhour and a place near there that was called El Rico (my family lived there a long time ago) there seems very little info about Damanhour, hotels, station etc I'm wondering if I should stay in Alexandria and just visit Damanhour I'v no idea what is there now. Also it seems hard to find hotels that are neither luxury tourist hotels or back packers hostels. Anyone got any ideas
Thanks in advance
laurinda

hi, how far is Alexandria El Borg airport from Cairo Pyramid area. I see that we need to take highway #11. How much would a taxi cost one way and how long would it take. The thing is I am trying to see if it is practical (safe- as we would be travelling in the evening)to take a flight out of Alexandria instaed of Cairo as the flights are much cheaper. I want to know if its worth the hassle including the extra taxi fare.

Should I go through all the trouble to buy tickets Cairo - Alexandria and back with a travel agent or should I just get the tickets on the day we go to Alexandria.

Is it possible to walk from the Cruise Terminal to Pompey's Pillar and then to the Catacombs? We are fit 50 somethings and will be in Alexandria in September so not too hot.

My husband and I will be in Alexandria in Feb:
We would like a guide for the following:

I hear that the train starting from Aswan>>Luxor>>Cairo>>Alexandria is temporary closed. If I just want to go to Alexandria from Cairo, what else can I take? And the time and fee? thank you.

Hello
I will be arriving at the Alexandria cruise port on Feb 22. My understnding is I should take a taxi to the train station to get to Cairo. (We are active so we have no problem walking but have no clue how to get to the train station-is it easy and can I get directions.)
Once in Cairo I assume we jump on the Metro to go to the pyramids. which line do we take and where is the metro station. I have looked it up and it appears it is across the street??
Since we will have all day in Cairo what would the recommended sites be? And how do you get there?
We are also taking a felluca sail on the nile. What time do these run and how much are they? where do we catch the boat? is there anything we should know about this.
finally, I would like to ride a camel-or at least sit on one! (I am in Canada and we only have polar bears!!! haha)

thanks in advance! sorry for so many questions!

Hi everyone,

I'm arriving in Alexandria tomorrow night at midnight. I need a CHEAP place to stay and options seem limited. Anyone know of a good place?
Also, I'm going to leave the next morning for Cairo. How do you get there? I'm currently in Tehran, so I'm pretty much doing this blindly with no guidebooks and very limited Internet resources. Any/all advice is greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks.

Is the weather of Alexandria warm enough to dive in the winter?

We are doing a cruise and have only 1 day at Alexandria. We wish to see the pyramids, should we do a cruise excursion or do it another way?

Karen, New Zealand

How many rooms in the Harmalik Palace?

Have anyone stayed at the Nobel hotel in Alexandria? is it any good?

Have anyone stayed at the Regency hotel Alexandria?
I am planning to stay there with my family (husband and two sons) for one week in the end of August, they offered us a sea view suite for 750 Egyptian pound/night (approx 90 Euros), does it worth it? or we can get a better place for this price?
Last year we stayed at the Petit Coin hotel which was rated 3 stars, but in cleanliness and service I can not give it more than 1 if any stars.

Does anyone know of a nice hotel near the Center for Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) at Alexandria University. I will need a hotel first, then find an apartment for a year starting this August. The only address I can find for Alexandria University is "El-Shatby". Would appreciate any information!

helo

planing o stay 4 days in alexandria

any info on budget hostels near corniche area

many thnaks in advance for all ur information.

gold

Hi everyone,
Just wandering if anyone has photos of the main street in King Mariot and any villa compound there and also Mariot Lake?

Kind Regards.

Where is port? Cost to hire mini van ( six people) to do sightseeing for one day about 10 hours at alexandria.

What is must sightseeing at Alexandria?

Hi!
I would like to read a very clear answer from locals to the next question.

1. How many bus companies do we have in Alexandria nowadays if I wish to travel to Cairo by bus?
2. How many bus stations do we have in Alexandria, because I've got confused between all of it 3-4???). Address please.
3. What is the real price of the bus ticket?
4. How can I get to Cairo by mini-bus. Place where I can catch it.

Thank you

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!