Alexandria: Egypt's Mediterranean Pearl with United Travels

Welcome to Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city and its vibrant window onto the Mediterranean Sea. [4, 30] Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, this historic port city served as Egypt's capital for nearly a millennium and was a major center of Hellenic civilization, scholarship, and trade in the ancient world. [3, 4, 5, 10] Once home to wonders like the Great Library and the Pharos Lighthouse, Alexandria today offers a fascinating blend of Greco-Roman landmarks, old-world cafés, modern marvels, and a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere, different from other Egyptian cities like Cairo. [10, 12, 17, 24] Explore its rich past, stroll along its famous Corniche, and discover the unique charm of this coastal metropolis. [8, 12]