Egypt Regional Guide

Alexandria, El Alamein & North Coast — Best in Apr–Nov · Gateway: Misr / Sidi Gaber Stations (2h 20m ENR Talgo Train from Cairo) & Borg El Arab (HBE)

Alexandria, El Alamein & North Coast (الإسكندرية والساحل الشمالي) is famed for Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Citadel of Qaitbay (Pharos Lighthouse Site), Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar & Montaza Palace Gardens. Signature regional specialties include Alexandrian Kebda Iskandarani (Spiced Liver), Hawawshi & Mediterranean Grilled Sea Bream. Primary transit hub: Misr / Sidi Gaber Stations (2h 20m ENR Talgo Train from Cairo) & Borg El Arab (HBE).

Regional Highlights

• Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Citadel of Qaitbay (Pharos Lighthouse Site)
• Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• Pompey's Pillar
• Montaza Palace Gardens

Getting Around Alexandria, El Alamein & North Coast

Connected via Egyptian National Railways (ENR) Talgo High-Speed Day Trains (Cairo–Alexandria–Luxor) & Abela Egypt Sleeping Trains (#86/#87) and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Cairo Pass.