Alexandria By Night & Legendary Santa Lucia Restaurant

OVERVIEW

Revel in the radiance of Alexandria at night while viewing one highlight after another as a prelude to dining in one of the city’s oldest restaurants. The sprawling urban landscape will look absolutely brilliant with the street lights aglow and the landmarks illuminated for dramatic effect. Up-lighting on the statue of Mohammed Ali – the founder of modern Egypt – and at the Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial will make these revered sites look even more awe-inspiring. Montaza Palace will also be beautifully illuminated, especially from your vantage point while strolling through the lush gardens that surround it. Your ground-level view of the palace’s towers rising majestically into the night sky will leave a lasting impression. Dinner follows at Santa Lucia, an inviting, atmospheric Greek restaurant that opened in 1932 and soon became an institution. The ingredients in your multi-course meal will be locally sourced and one dish will most likely include seafood.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a panoramic drive through Alexandria at night with the city lights shining beautifully.
• Stroll the gardens of Montaza Palace, which will be beautifully illuminated with up-lighting.
• Pause for photos of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library with a circular, tilting shape.
• Dine at Santa Lucia, one of the oldest Greek restaurants in Alexandria.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.