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Sidi Bishr
Place in Alexandria, Egypt

Sidi Bishr

Sidi Bishr is a neighborhood in the Montaza District of Alexandria, Egypt.

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Established as a summering site by the Egyptian middle class before the Revolution of 1952, it has since become one of the largest neighborhoods of the city.

How locals move

Getting around Sidi Bishr the local way

Share-taxi routes mapped nearby
  • موقف - المنشية

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  • Get inThere is also a bus from Gedid to Sidi Gaber, and from Sidi Gaber most parts of the city are accessible by minibus or tram if you are looking to save money.
  • Get inYou can take a minibus from Cairo for about (October 2025).
  • Get inWhile this is your cheapest option from most departure points, know that the minibuses can be hot and cramped, and your driver will likely drive like a mad person, so take them at your own risk.
  • Get inBut all of these are package tourist itineraries, and not available to book as point-to-point ferries.
  • Get aroundIf you are on a day trip to Alexandria, hire a taxi outside the railway station for the day.
  • Go nextIt's usually done as a day trip from Alexandria.

From Wikivoyage: Alexandria, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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