Alexandria is known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean” — one of the greatest cities ever known. With one foot in the past and another in the future, it offers visitors a delightful blend of ancient and avant-garde. A seething melting pot of history and culture, it’s Egypt’s second-largest city, but has a very distinct vibe, setting it apart from other cities in Egypt. Originally founded by Alexander The Great, and then built upon by the Ptolemaic dynasty, the city has a southern-European character that defines it’s skyline.