Tour to The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria
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Overview
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria. Then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the Ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Named after the Mameluke Sultan Al- Asharf Qaitbay, the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds in the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the citadel that used to formulate an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D. Then you drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over bridge of stanly land mark of modern Alexandria then drive back to your hotel.
Alexandria · 112 Cultural & Historic · typical ~10,136 EGP · 955 EGP — good value
Highlights
- ✦Wheelchair accessible
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Bottled water
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Expert egyptologist guide
- ✕Entrance fees
Frequently asked questions
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- This experience isn't refundable. Check the operator's policy before you book.
- What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle · Bottled water
Reviews
On l a voit de loin depuis la corniche. Construite sur l ancien phare elle domine superbement. Construite en 1477 elle fut une place importante de la ville. Tres agreable visite sur plusieurs niveaux donnant de jolis points de vue sur la ville. La terrasse est tout aussi sympa. A voir absolument.
Incredible views from this mosque/fort; a few floors (steep, uneven, stone steps) offer a maze of small rooms, hallways with small windows, a couple of nice marble floor designs. No formal tours.
No guidance. Well kept fortress. Tickets only by credit card. Nice place to take photos. Best time to visit at sunset. Surrounding area is mainly a parking lot.
Historic fortress located in Mediterranean sea built in 1477AD to protect city. It is one of amazing attractions places in Alex
Wir sind heute von Kairo nach Alexandria mit Hassan Sadaqa gefahren. Wie waren ungefähr 2 Stunden unterwegs. mit Hassan unterwegs zu sein hat wie immer spaß gemacht. Er ist ein guter Fahrer und tolle Reiseführer. Danke schön Hassan und bleib so wie du bist MfG
The citadel is constructed over the erstwhile Alexandria Lighthouse that was destroyed many years ago. It has fantastic views of the Mediterranean Sea that surrounds the castle from 3 sides. The structure from inside has limited view spots. It’s the outside turret walls that offer great views of the sea and Alexandria city. There is ample parking outside at a nominal fee. The corniche at Alexandria becomes quite crowded with double parking etc. So factor that additional time to manoeuvre the crazy traffic. The Library is on the other side of the corniche so one cannot avoid this traffic to vis
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