Libya to Alexandria

Called as the ‘White Bride of the Mediterranean’, Tripoli or Trablous in Arabic is one of the largest and most populated cities on the map of Libya. Being the capital of Libya, the city is originally known as Oea. During the 7th century, Tripoli was founded by the Phoenicians. Moving in and around the city, you will surely love the fun-loving and easy-going lifestyle of people. The city has deep rooted historical backdrops and exploring it deeply, you will find that it was ruled by various dynasties like Greeks and Romans empires. The city got independence during the year 1951. There are a number of attractions where you can go and enjoy a splendid time with your family and friends. Renowned places like Tripoli Castle, Jamahiriya Museum, Green Square, Medina, Gurgi Mosque, Karamanli House, Al-Fateh University, New Tripoli, Italian Cathedral and Mediterranean Sea make Tripoli a beautiful place for tourists. All these attractions give a perfect picture of Islamic and European architecture. The best time to visit Tripoli are the months from November to April as you will find pleasant climate to stay and explore. The summers in this part are quite hot and humid therefore it is not considered as the perfect time to visit. Buying the famous and local things of this city is easy with the presence of many markets where you can go and bring various types of Libyan things at home. To taste the finger-licking cuisines, you can move to Tripoli restaurants. To book your flights to Tripoli, you can simply log onto the page of MakeMyTrip.com. This is India's best and leading online travel portal which also offers some of the best discounts as compared to the other similar portals. The best thing which you can find about this dedicated online portal is that it allows you to book your entire tour package within few clicks of your mouse which helps you to save your precious time as well as money. So, book here and enjoy the trip of your life.

‘The Pearl of the Mediterranean’- Alexandria lies picturesquely on the coast of Mediterranean Sea. The second largest city in Egypt after Cairo, Alexandria boasts of a glorious history that dates back to 331 BC, the time when Alexander the Great founded it. The majority of the attractions of the city are those, which were established in ancient times. Some of the most poplar among them are Citadel of Qaitbay, Kom el-Shouqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman Theatre and Presidential Palace. With a spellbinding collection of more than 1800 archaeological artefacts that belong to the Graeco-Roman period and Coptic and Islamic era, the Alexandria National Museum stands as one of the most amazing attractions of the city. Other interesting museums of the city are Graeco-Roman Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and Royal Jewellery Museum. The presence of gorgeous bays and harbours adds immeasurable beauty to this city. The harbour of Abu-Qir and the crescent-shaped Alexandrian Eastern Harbour are the most ideal ones to visit. What’s more, the long coastal stretch from Maamoura in the east to the Agamy Beach in the west of Alexandria is speckled with a number of beaches that tempt tourists from all over the world. MakeMyTrip offers a range of Alexandria tour packages for making travel and stay convenient for visitors.