Rome's Mediterranean, but so is Alexandria's, and it costs a lot less to sit by it. Wizz Air is flying Rome to Alexandria return from €37, non-stop. Seats are open from September right through to November 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Rome, Italy
- To: Alexandria, Egypt
- Airline: Wizz Air
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €37-€40 return
- When: September - November 2026
Example dates:
18/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
18/09/2026 - 05/10/2026
28/09/2026 - 09/10/2026
30/09/2026 - 09/10/2026
02/10/2026 - 09/10/2026
05/10/2026 - 16/10/2026
14/10/2026 - 23/10/2026
09/11/2026 - 16/11/2026
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💰 How Far Does Your Money Go?
A cornetto and coffee at a Rome bar sets you back €3.50 before you've even sat down. In Alexandria, a full plate of koshari or falafel costs under €1, and a fresh mint tea runs about €0.30. A proper seafood meal on the Corniche, in areas like Gleem or Stanley, comes in around €5, less than a single spritz back home.
☀️ The Weather
Alexandria stays mild long after summer fades. September and October bring highs around 27°C with clear skies and a light sea breeze. By November it settles to a comfortable 19-24°C, still warm enough for the Corniche at sunset without the crowds of peak summer.
🏨 Where to Stay
From a city-centre budget stay to full Mediterranean views.
Alexander The Great Hotel — 7.8/10 · From €25/night Simple, air-conditioned rooms right in the city centre, easy walking distance to the Corniche.
Hilton Alexandria Corniche — 8.6/10 · From €90/night Sea-facing rooms on the waterfront, close to Qaitbay Citadel and the main promenade.
Hotel San Stefano — 9.0/10 · From €150/night A resort-style stay with a private beach and Mediterranean views, for anyone treating this as a proper break.
🎯 What to Do
Alexandria mixes ancient history with a Mediterranean waterfront.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina — The modern reimagining of the ancient Library of Alexandria, eleven storeys of books and a striking piece of architecture on its own.
Qaitbay Citadel — A 15th-century fortress built on the site of the old Lighthouse of Alexandria, with sea views from the ramparts.
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa — A three-storey underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles, one of the strangest sights in the city.
The Corniche at sunset — A 3km waterfront walk past seafood restaurants and fishing boats, best done as the sun drops into the Mediterranean.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Alexandria is an easy base for exploring further into Egypt.
El Alamein — WWII history at the war museum and Commonwealth cemetery, about 100km west, reachable by day trip.
Rosetta — The town where the Rosetta Stone was found, with Ottoman-era architecture along the Nile, a short drive east.
Cairo — The pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, around 2.5 hours away by train or car.
€37 return between two Mediterranean coastlines is hard to beat. These fares move fast, especially the September dates.
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