Best time to be there
Winter (October to April) for cultural trips, although May to September is great for the Red Sea. Ramadan is a particularly exciting time to be in Egypt - it is celebrated here with more exuberance than anywhere else in the world.
Fly to
Cairo (British Airways, Egypt Air); Luxor (Egypt Air, Easyjet); Sharm el Sheikh (Easyjet); Hurghada (Easyjet)
flying time
4 hours 50 minutes direct
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival
Health Requirements
No mandatory vaccinations
Itineraries
Historical Footsteps
Highlights - Visit Cairo’s , historic bazaar, Khan El Khalili;Visit the 4,500- year old Pyramids built for Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus;travel south to Luxor and check-in to Sofitel Old Winter Palace... Read more ...
Epic Nile from Cairo to Aswan
An incredible twelve night itinerary, including a ground-breaking ten night cruise down the epic Nile from Cairo to Aswan. Experience the unrivalled luxury and exclusivity of one of our Sanctuary Nile cruise boats... Read more ...
Connections: Ancient Kingdom
Cruise for three nights on board the luxurious Nile cruiser Sanctuary ‘Sun Boat IV,’ named top small cruise ship by Condé Nast Traveller. Read more ...
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The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. Its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country, although it is actually only 225km from Cairo.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt, its status as a beacon of culture symbolized by Pharos, the legendary lighthouse, that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Alexandria was also the centre of learning in the ancient world. But over the years, ancient Alexandria declined and when Napoleon landed, he found a sparsely populated fishing village.
Alexandria is a city to explore at random; synonymous with commerce, cosmopolitanism and a bohemian culture, it is as important to enjoy the atmosphere as it is to see the sights.
Abercrombie & Kent's Alexandria holidays and Alexandria tours are the perfect way to explore this multicultural city.
Suggested Alexandria Accommodation
Four Seasons Alexandria
Four Seasons rekindles the glamour and prestige of San Stefano, Egypt’s legendary Mediterranean resort. It’s impossible not to be impressed...
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Guest Testimonial
Quite simply excellent. If I could say one thing it is that Egypt is the place to go right now, as there were virtually no tourists at some of the sights and that,I should think, is quite rare!
- JW, Gloucestershire
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A&K Philanthropy
Magdy Yacoub Foundation
Brings together world renowned surgeons and medical teams to volunteer their time and skills to perform life saving open heart surgery for people in need from Egypt and the surrounding areas - especially children.
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