Egypt is the most extraordinary place.Herodtus,the ancient Greek, noted as much more than a century before the birth of Christ when he wrote , ‘concerning Egypt I will now speak at length, because nowhere are there so many marvellous things, norin the world besides are there to be seen so many things of unspeakable greetnees…’By which he meant the pyramids and the immense wealth of awe-inspiring temple and monuments left by the pharaohs.

Alexandria

Origin of Alexandria

The name of the city dates back to its founder, the Macedonian leader "Alexander the great " he came to Egypt in332 B.C. and was received by Egypt's people in great hail ,hoping to get rid of the Persian reign .in order to emphasize that he came as an ally and friend wand not as an invader , "Alexander the great " headed to visit Amoun's temple ……Egypt's people in greatest God which was in Siwa at that in reverence and respect to the Egyptian beliefs .while making this trip ,he liked the location of small village "Rhakotis" with the Mediterranean north and Marriott's lake south. He decided to build a city and named it after him he assigned its building to the architect "dinocraits" who build it according to the Greek style where the streets are perpendicular on each other. Alexander 's death , Ptolemy became king of Egypt in 306 B.C. he made Alexandria an out standing center of culture .Ptolemy family which ruled Egypt for three centuries and ended with defeat of Queen Cleopatra the 7th and her alley "Mark Atony" in actium battle in 31 B.C. with the victory of the roman emperor "Augusts Octavios " .Egypt lost its independence and became a property of the roman empire .the roman controlled Egypt for 3 centuries . at the time Egypt was very important to the empire because it supplied it with wheat. Alexandria because the source of civilization and culture because of its universities and scientific institution .it also the meeting point for Graeco-roman and for researchers and scientist. It also became a big commercial center wher different races meet, and had one of the seven wonders of the world , he light house . thus Alexandria was the capital of Egypt until the Islamic area in 640 A.D. Alexandria has lots of monuments, has the taste of history and its sea still has lots of history and its sea still has lots of undiscovered treasures.

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Orientation

The airport:

Arrival

You need a passport valid for at least six months to obtain a visa. The cost is different per nationality but ranges between $15 and $ 30 (US) per person. Depending on your nationality, you can obtain a visa by

arrival in the airport. This is possible for all European countries, except Croatia. All other nationalities please contact the Egyptian embassy or Consulate nearest you. The visitor is permitted to enter the country with 250 grams of tobacco, or 50 cigars, one liter of alcohol and personal affects.

Departure Travelers are free to buy and export Egyptian goods. There are restrictions on certain items that are not permitted to leave the country. Under no circumstances are antiquities, either ancient Egyptian or Islamic, permitted to be exported. Nor are precious jewels, carpets, paintings or other works older than 100 years.
Please note also that The Red Sea is a protected environment and foreigners found with coral, shells or fish may be subject to arrest.

Porter Service

Mostinternational airports in Egypt are equipped with baggage trolleys available with a minimum fee of EGP 2. There are also porters with larger trolleys to service individuals and groups.

Moral Codes: Egypt is a Middle Eastern country and has Middle Eastern customs. It is known as Um id-dunya (the mother of the world). Egypt (Misr) is a safe country. You can move from any place to another any time, walk in any the street any time. Egyptians have been raised in a social environment steeped in Islam, a background that can colour their decision-making in a way difficult for foreigners to understand. Living expenses are very cheap, compared to European or North American countries. You can have a good living standard with less than $500 US/month! Some married students prefer to give birth in Alexandria, as it costs them only about $250 US in a good Alexandrian hospital. Egyptians are some of the most charming and helpful of hosts. By understanding the culture and with consideration for your hosts, you can be a welcome guest in Egypt. In Egypt there are hardly any restrictions on foreign women. Ticket lines are occasionally segregated. Women should line up with other women (especially since the lines are usually shorter). On buses, the driver may want you to be seated in the front with other women. On the metro lines, the first car is usually reserved for women. In Egypt, a woman traveling alone is generally safe, but she will be noticed, less in large cities than in the country. However, if problems do occur, seek help from the police or any shop nearby. Although you probably will never be accosted, take simple precautions as you would anywhere: don't walk in deserted areas alone. Although most invitations are innocent, don't accept them from strangers. For men, speaking to an unknown Egyptian woman is a breach of etiquette. Take care in any liaisons you form because some families still follow conservative traditions.

What to Wear
Egypt is a conservative country and visitors should respect this attitude. It is advisable to wear cotton in summer as the heat can be like a furnace. In winter wear layers that can be taken off during the heat of the day and put back on for cool evenings. Wear loose and flowing garments, which are not only modest, but practical in a hot climate. Bring comfortable shoes. Women will be more accepted when touring old churches and mosques if they are wearing some sort of head covering.

Diving and snorkeling
In recent years, SCUBA diving has become an increasingly popular activity. The Red Sea coral reefs are considered by many experts to be one of the natural wonders of the world, rivaling the Great Barrier Reef. Don't take anything with you as you leave, and leave nothing behind. Under the water: behave like an eco-tourist and help to conserve our precious nature.

Basic information on Egypt:

Weather in Egypt
Egyptian summers are hot and dry in most of the country, and humid in the Delta and along the Mediterranean Coast.  Winters are mild with some rain, but usually days are bright and sunny and nights are colder. There is a short spring and autumn, and during the 50 days (khamseen) between the end of March and mid-May, dust storms may occur sporadically. 

Electricity
Egypt uses 220 volt / 50 HZ and plugs are two prong rounded.

Currency
Modern Egyptian currency (specifically paper money) ranges from the 25 Piaster (quarter pound note) up to a 100 pound note. Egyptian money is both colorful, and attractively designed.

Most Alexandria big mosques have religious educational lessons every night, between Maghreb and Isha prayers. As you start understanding Arabic, this will be a good opportunity for you to attend and learn something new, every night!

Wherever you go, there will be a mosque and congregational prayer (Jamaah) not more than five minutes from wherever you may be.