E.M. Forster said it best when he noted that few cities have made so magnificent an entry into history as Alexandria.

Founded by Alexander the Great in 331BC under his chief architect Dinocrates, and reigned over by Queen Cleopatra VII, the ancient city is best known for its Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its library (the largest library in the ancient world); and the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

Today families can enjoy summering on the Mediterranean with a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, exploring the city that has long been hailed as the Pearl of the Mediterranean.

Egypts second city, cosmopolitan Alexandria was home to many artists and famous figures in history like the Greek poet Constantine P. Cavafy, Naguib Mahfouz- Egyptian Nobel prize winner, Lawrence Durell and Demis Russos. The citys faded elegance has been captured in numerous memoirs, books and films and a stay in Alexandria today offers a chance to relive its charming if complex past.

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano revives the glory of this cosmopolitan era with its nine restaurants and lounges offering differing cuisine, two-storey spa, fitness centre, squash court and direct access to a shopping mall with cinema complex.

Guests can also discover Alexandrian local treats during their visit with a trip down the Corniche at sunset in a traditional horse cart - a ritual not to be missed in Alexandria.

Other must-tries include the citys cuisine, inspired by its proximity to the azure waters of the Mediterranean. Alexandrian seafood utilizes a unique way of cooking that differentiates it from all other Mediterranean cuisine. After applying a herbal mix, the seafood is grilled with brown bread on a flat grill. The Hotels Fish Restaurant and Lounge located on a private beach, is the best place to try this truly traditional dining experience. At Fish, fresh Mediterranean seafood such as sea bass, grouper, crab and mussels are delivered directly to the restaurant. Diners can also choose their favourite from the Fish Bar" display to be grilled, fried or prepared singary style (oven baked with spices). Alongside, the Shisha Lounge is the perfect spot to sip exotic cocktails and enjoy therefreshing sea breeze.

Guests can book The Pearl of the Mediterranean Package at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano and enjoy complimentary round-trip airport transfers, daily breakfast, 15% savings on half-day tour and much more this summer.