Indonesia to Alexandria

Jakarta,a city known for its rich culture, religions, traditions and languages, is the capital as well as the largest city of Indonesia. The beauty of this metropolis can be noticed through the fact that it boasts of over 13,000 islands with a population of more than 9 million people. Placed at the Northern coast of West Java, Jakarta is the heart for Indonesia's commerce and industry sector. Due to its natural beauty, lush green outfields, and sky-touching building, the city attracts the attention of number of travelers across the world. One of the fascinating facts about this amazing city is that it comprises of over 300 cultural groups speaking 200 different languages. Being the Gateway to the tourism of Indonesia, Jakarta is also known for its warm hospitality and lively atmosphere. The history of this city is deep rooted and therefore, when roaming in and around the city, you will find out some extraordinary facts about Indonesia as well as the world. The fast developing sites make Jakarta one of the major tourists center on the map of world. The nightlife is quite exciting and people love to hang out with friends and loved ones in clubs, pubs and restaurants. The cuisines of this part are also known for their mouth-watering tastes. For the shopping freaks, Jakarta is also a perfect place as you will find big malls packed with all the branded shops, food courts and entertainment complexes. Moving out during the night time adds some magical moments in your life. The best time to visit this region is from the months of May to October as the climate remains quite clear and dry. The places which will give you a fabulous time to stay here are -National Monument, TMII, Keong Emas, Jaya Ancol Dreamland, Sea World, Fantasy Land, Marina Jaya Ancol, Sunda Kelapa, T.I.M Art Center, Thousand Island, Ragunan Zoo, Central Museum, National Museum, Jakarta History Museum, Shadow Puppets Museum, Ancient Inscription Museum, Fine Art Museum, 1945 Museum and Maritime Museum. To book your Jakarta tour package at quite attractive prices, you can simply log onto MakeMyTrip.com. This dedicated portal allows you to do your entire tour related services within few clicks of your mouse.

‘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.