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Morning Light at Pompey's Pillar

Beat the heat and the crowds by visiting Alexandria's most iconic monument early. This plan starts with a quiet climb, a local coffee break, and ends with a stroll through the nearby gardens.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Pompey's Pillar

    Arrive at Pompey's Pillar as it opens. The confined area offers a quiet space to admire the 25-meter-high granite column and the surrounding ruins before the midday rush. Check the current price: EGP 150 (EGP 75 for students).

  2. 09:30

    Romeo cafe and restaurant

    Walk to Romeo Cafe and Restaurant for a morning coffee or light snack. It is just a 3-minute walk from the pillar area. The spacious setting is ideal for a relaxed break.

  3. 10:00

    Al Shalalat Gardens

    Head to Al Shalalat Gardens for a stroll. The ancient garden occupies a large area in the Al Shatby neighborhood, providing a green, peaceful contrast to the ancient stone of the pillar. It is about a 16-minute walk from the cafe.

Local tip

The area around Pompey's Pillar includes the 'El-Saa3a' shopping center for cloth and furniture. If you finish early, you can explore that before heading to the gardens.

Check before you go

  • Pompey's Pillar entrance fee is EGP 150 (EGP 75 for students).
  • Romeo Cafe and Restaurant is open Mo-Su 07:30-23:00.
  • Al Shalalat Gardens is a large public park; check local hours for closing times.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Alexandria (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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