{"id":71,"count":6,"description":"The Pearl of the Mediterranean has an ambiance more in keeping with its neighbors to the north than with those in the Middle East. Site of Pharos lighthouse, one of the Wonders of the World, and of Anthony and Cleopatra\u2019s tempestuous romance, the city was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE. Today, Alexandria offers fascinating insights into its proud Greek past, as well as interesting mosques, the casino strip of the Corniche, some lovely gardens and both modern and traditional hotels. (Editor\u2019s note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you\u2019re currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government\u2019s travel alerts.)\r\n\r\n","link":"https:\/\/al-fayedegypttours.com\/index.php\/location\/alexandria\/","name":"Alexandria","slug":"alexandria","taxonomy":"ba_location","parent":0,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/al-fayedegypttours.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ba_location\/71","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/al-fayedegypttours.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ba_location"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/al-fayedegypttours.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/ba_location"}]}}