Twilight at the Port of Alexandria, Egypt. Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city after Cairo and the country’s main port. It was founded by Alexander the Great then fell into Roman hands after Cleopatra's death so has origins steeped in history. But most passengers eschew the local sights for the 3 hour/100 mile coach drive to the famous and awe-inspiring Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, situated on the south western outskirts of Cairo.