Timeline
09:00
Walk into the Alexandria National Museum right when it opens. The basement holds Prehistoric and Pharonic pieces, while the upper floors cover the Graeco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras. The underwater excavation artefacts are the highlight.
10:00
Head to Romeo cafe and restaurant for a break. It is just a short walk from the museum and offers a spacious setting for coffee or a light meal.
10:30
Finish your visit with a shisha and a view at Lail. This rooftop café is a 15-minute walk away and stays open late, making it a perfect relaxed end to the afternoon.
Local tip
The museum is open daily from 09:00. Romeo cafe and restaurant opens at 07:30, and Lail opens at 10:00, so this schedule works smoothly.
Check before you go
- Museum hours are Mo-Su 09:00-16:30.
- Romeo cafe and restaurant is open Mo-Su 07:30-23:00.
- Lail is open Mo-Su 10:00-04:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Alexandria (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).