HBE · Layover Guide
Alexandria
Stop in Alexandria.
Best layover: 4–16hhistoryculturebeach
Visa on arrival · US passport
Places to stay
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Why Alexandria scores 38
Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing
38DiscoverThings to do in the city
24EaseTransit ease, visa access
28- 01Bibliotheca Alexandrina — the iconic modern library on the Mediterranean waterfront
- 02Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa — ancient Roman-era underground necropolis
- 03Qaitbay Citadel — 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse
- 04Stanley Bridge and Corniche waterfront promenade
- 05Montazah Palace Gardens and beach
Experiences in Alexandria
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