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Alexandria 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Alexandria grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Bibliotheca Alexandrina · Museums & galleries·Nature

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  1. Morning
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    Museums & galleries

    A library in Alexandria, Egypt, built to honor and carry on the legacy of the ancient Library of Alexandria, which vanished centuries ago. It opened in 2002 under the sponsorship of UNESCO.

  2. After lunch
    Antirhodos

    Nature · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    An island that once stood in Alexandria's eastern harbor in Egypt, home to a palace of the Ptolemaic dynasty. It sank due to earthquakes and tsunamis, and today survives only as ruins submerged beneath the water.

  3. Afternoon
    Alexandria National Museum

    Museums & galleries · 1.4 km from the previous stop

    A museum in Alexandria housed in a renovated Italianate mansion, opened in 2003. The building once served as the U.S. consulate, adding an extra layer of interest to a visit.

  4. Evening
    Shatby

    Shopping & districts · 1.1 km from the previous stop

    A neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt. It's a good spot to soak up the local atmosphere while exploring the city.

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DAY 2

Around Lake Mariout · Nature·Heritage & monuments

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  1. Morning
    Lake Mariout

    Nature

    A brackish lake near Alexandria that once covered a vast area but has since shrunk considerably. It offers a distinctive natural landscape just outside the city.

  2. After lunch
    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    Heritage & monuments · 3.3 km from the previous stop

    An ancient underground burial site in Alexandria. It holds such historical significance that it was once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World.

  3. Afternoon
    Attarine Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 0.7 km from the previous stop

    A mosque in Alexandria, Egypt, built on the site of a former church, with the current structure rebuilt in the early 20th century. Traces of its long history remain, making it a good stop for exploring the city's religious heritage.

  4. Evening
    El Max

    Shopping & districts · 4.7 km from the previous stop

    El Max is a neighborhood in Alexandria, Egypt.

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DAY 3

Around El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque · Temples & religious sites·Heritage & monuments

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  1. Morning
    El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque

    Temples & religious sites

    The El-Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque is a mosque and Sufi shrine dating back to the 13th century, located in Alexandria's Anfushi district. It was built in honor of the mystic Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, whose tomb can also be seen there.

  2. After lunch
    Tirbana Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 0.7 km from the previous stop

    A mosque in the El Gomrok district of Alexandria, on Egypt's northern coast. It sits on Faransa Street, a nice stop while strolling through the old alleyways.

  3. Afternoon
    Heptastadion

    Heritage & monuments · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    This breakwater was built in the 3rd century BC during the Ptolemaic era, connecting Pharos Island to the mainland. It's a great site for imagining ancient Alexandria and tracing the city's history.

  4. Evening
    El Gomrok

    Shopping & districts · 1.3 km from the previous stop

    A district of Alexandria home to the city's historic old town. Strolling through its old alleys, you can feel the weight of its long history.

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Around Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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