This week we have thought about the best retreat there is for you.. Alexandria!

For Cairo residents, Alexandria is only a couple of driving hours away. You can either choose to make a road trip out of it, take a couple of your friends, family or both, or you could make it like a sort of retreat for yourself. Strict tourism! What is weird about this whole thing is how surprised you would be that you have so little information about your own heritage and culture and man will you be impressed!

First of all, start with the Royal Library of Alexandria, a center of excellence in the dissemination of knowledge. Make it like a staging step for your next visits. Read about the things that you plan to tour and enjoy learning about its history.

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Next stop, Citadel of Qaitbay (The Lighthouse of Alexandria). The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD. It was erected on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was considered one of the Seven Wonders in the Ancient World.

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Last but not least is the Montaza Palace. It is the most beautiful castle-like palace which contains extensive gardens around it in the Montaza District of Alexandria.

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End your trip with a spa day at the Four Seasons and a delicious meal from Balbaa, Kaddoura, or Fish Market by the beautiful Alexandrian Kournish!

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