Title: Borg el Arab Travel Guide: Best of Borg el Arab, Alexandria Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Borg el Arab](https://expedia.co.uk/Borg-El-Arab-Hotels.d6051098.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Borg el Arab](https://expedia.co.uk/Borg-El-Arab-Holiday-Rentals.d6051098.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Borg el Arab](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Borg-El-Arab.d6051098.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Borg el Arab](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Borg-El-Arab.d6051098.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Borg el Arab Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Borg-El-Arab.d6051098.Car-Hire-Guide)[Borg el Arab Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Borg-El-Arab.d6051098.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Borg el Arab Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Borg el Arab Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Borg el Arab ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Madinet Borg Al Arab While Madinet Borg Al Arab isn't home to many top sights, Taposiris Magna and Abu Mena are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madinet-Borg-Al-Arab.dx553248635974578003) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dawwār Shindī Fannūsh Dawwār Shindī Fannūsh might not have many top sights, but Taposiris Magna and Abu Mena are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dawwar-Shindi-Fannush.dx553248635975857155) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Naj‘ ‘Azzam You might consider checking out Taposiris Magna while you're exploring Naj‘ ‘Azzam and the larger Borg el Arab area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Naj-Azzam.dx553248635975874080) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dawwār Abū Maḩrūs You might consider checking out Taposiris Magna while you're exploring Dawwār Abū Maḩrūs and the larger Borg el Arab area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dawwar-Abu-Mahrus.dx553248635975853479) - Top hotels in Borg el Arab - Top Holiday Rentals in Borg el Arab ![Panacea Suites Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17030000/17029400/17029320/8ffb216e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Panacea Suites Hotel 22 KM Borg El Arab Road, King Mariout, Borg el Arab £56 19 Sept - 20 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Borg el Arab. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Taposiris Magna and Abu Mena ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) "Everything perfect" Reviewed on 4 Aug 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025&selected=17029320&PinnedHotelID=17029320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051098) ![Borg El Arab Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/903600/903565/9ff535b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Borg El Arab Beach Hotel Km 52 Alexandria Matrouh Road Borg El Arab, Borg el Arab, Matrouh Governorate Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Borg el Arab. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Taposiris Magna and Abu Mena ... "This hotel should close up and not do any business. Staff were cool but the place was miserable air conditioning sucks, room dirty, slide door grease, windows faded from dirt and last thing is the food was horrible and obviously it was preheated don’t try it." Reviewed on 17 Sept 2023 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=903565&PinnedHotelID=903565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051098) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=903565&PinnedHotelID=903565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051098) ![Blue House (Villa) - Private Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70800000/70796800/70796707/61eec983_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue House (Villa) - Private Pool Alexandria Governorate, North Coast £165 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Borg el Arab. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Taposiris Magna is located ... Rip off "The place is not like where the advertised, like this place is a rip off they took my money and won't give it back even if we didn't stay one minute over there." 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Rip off "The place is not like where the advertised, like this place is a rip off they took my money and won't give it back even if we didn't stay one minute over there." Reviewed on 24 Jun 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Blue-House.h70796707.Hotel-Information) ![Cheerful fully furnished 3 bedroom villa in North Coast - Alexandria - Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96962600/96962511/w1284h842x0y0-4a216646_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cheerful fully furnished 3 bedroom villa in North Coast - Alexandria - Egypt Borg El Arab Stay at this villa in Borg el Arab. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Taposiris Magna and Abu Mena are located nearby. 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Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bibliotheca-Alexandrina-Bab-Sharqi.d6112174.Attraction) ![Qaitbay Fortress](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1ded0fd38efca20d3c98bde31eda2427.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Qaitbay Fortress After visiting Qaitbay Fortress, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alexandria. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Qaitbay-Fortress-Bahari.d6112176.Attraction) ![Pompey's Pillar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a283af3b284b4d62b0f486b80627e5b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pompey's Pillar You can find out about the history of Alexandria with a stop at Pompey's Pillar. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pompeys-Pillar-Karmuz.d6112182.Attraction) #### Marassi Beach Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Marassi Beach, a popular beach in Alexandria. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marassi-Beach-Alexandria.d553248621555560273.Attraction) #### Marina Marassi Explore the waterfront in El Alamein with a trip to Marina Marassi. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Marassi-Alexandria.d737806193114783744.Attraction) #### Montazah Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Montazah Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Alexandria. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Montazah-Beach-Alexandria.d6112202.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Alexandria by Night "Stanely Bridge"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1044480/ac372219-7c26-479d-8889-a04f41330dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Over Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/over-day-trip-to-alexandria-from-cairo.a1044480.activity-details) ![Giza Pyramids And Sakkara From Alexandria Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1059828/d753820c-8ef5-405b-a6ec-683b459b5ca0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Giza Pyramids & Memphis & sakkara From Alexandria Port £204 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/giza-pyramids-memphis-sakkara-from-alexandria-port.a1059828.activity-details) ![From Alexandria: Highlights of Alexandria Full City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47901698/f7dc304d-74f7-4d6c-968e-602de98a4b73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Alexandria: Highlights of Alexandria Full City Tour £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-alexandria-highlights-of-alexandria-full-city-tour.a47901698.activity-details) ![Aerial view of Alexandria during the day ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/200679/142bbe90-a3a3-4cdc-a753-93fbe7ef7857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alexandria Private Full-Day Tour with Lunch £122 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alexandria-private-full-day-tour-with-lunch.a200679.activity-details) ![Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49555164/6981b872-e28b-4a28-ad9b-5383ec2c51d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo with Lunch and Tickets £29 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alexandria-private-day-tour-from-cairo-with-lunch-and-tickets.a49555164.activity-details) ![Alexandria Full Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1146384/25d755d2-7220-4b2a-a184-da2f455b29c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alexandria Full Day Trip £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alexandria-full-day-trip.a1146384.activity-details) [See all activities in Borg el Arab](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Borg-El-Arab.d6051098.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Borg el Arab ![Alexandria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8d54c706395bb3567b503830e06197ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alexandria [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alexandria.dx6140150) - Cities near Borg el Arab - Places of interest [Alexandria](https://expedia.co.uk/Alexandria.dx6140150) - [Taposiris Magna](https://expedia.co.uk/Taposiris-Magna-Alexandria.d6112214.Attraction) - [Qaitbay Fortress](https://expedia.co.uk/Qaitbay-Fortress-Bahari.d6112176.Attraction) - [Pompey's Pillar](https://expedia.co.uk/Pompeys-Pillar-Karmuz.d6112182.Attraction) - [Manshia Square](https://expedia.co.uk/Manshia-Square-Al-Manshiyah.d6112190.Attraction) - [Anfushi Tombs](https://expedia.co.uk/Anfushi-Tombs-Bahari.d553248621532482104.Attraction) - [Ruins of Caesareum](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruins-Of-Caesareum-El-Atareen.d553248621532482103.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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