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Qaitbay Citadel
Woman and daughter entering Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria, exploring historic fortress.
Qaitbay Citadel street view with stone walls and archways in Alexandria, Egypt.
Interior view of Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria showcasing historic stone walls and arched passageways.
Interior view of Fort of Qaitbay, Alexandria showcasing ancient stone walls and arched passageways.
Mother and daughter view the sea from Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria.
Tourist family exploring Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria, with historic stone walls and coastal views.
Panoramic view of Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria with surrounding Mediterranean Sea.
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
  • Skip the lines start exploring the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built in 1477 AD by Sultan Qaitbey to defend Alexandria from the Ottoman Empire.

  • Discover the awe-inspiring Qaitbay Citadel, an emblem of Egypt's fascinating past that shows off Islamic engineering and Egyptian heritage.

  • Wander through its fortified walls and well-preserved chambers, offering a remarkable insight into a bygone era and breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Enjoy the stunning Montazah Gardens, the former Egyptian King's palace.

  • Explore Bibliotheca, a major library and cultural center.

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  • Skip the lines start exploring the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built in 1477 AD by Sultan Qaitbey to defend Alexandria from the Ottoman Empire.

  • Discover the awe-inspiring Qaitbay Citadel, an emblem of Egypt's fascinating past that shows off Islamic engineering and Egyptian heritage.

  • Wander through its fortified walls and well-preserved chambers, offering a remarkable insight into a bygone era and breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Enjoy the stunning Montazah Gardens, the former Egyptian King's palace.

  • Explore Bibliotheca, a major library and cultural center.

from
$5
Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, with tourists exploring the historic fortress and coastal views.
Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria with tourists exploring the historic fortress.
Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria with tourists exploring the historic fortress.
Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria with tourists exploring the historic fortress.
Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, with tourists exploring the historic fortress.
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
Audio guide
  • Skip the lines and watch Alexandria’s past unfold through stunning light projections and immersive narration.

  • Experience the show inside the historic Qaitbay Citadel, with its walls transformed into a dynamic storytelling canvas.

  • See reconstructions of the Lighthouse and Library of Alexandria brought vividly to life.

  • Follow the story in your preferred language [German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, and English] with translation devices available for all visitors.

  • Journey through time with tales of Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and other legendary figures.

More details

  • Skip the lines and watch Alexandria’s past unfold through stunning light projections and immersive narration.

  • Experience the show inside the historic Qaitbay Citadel, with its walls transformed into a dynamic storytelling canvas.

  • See reconstructions of the Lighthouse and Library of Alexandria brought vividly to life.

  • Follow the story in your preferred language [German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, and English] with translation devices available for all visitors.

  • Journey through time with tales of Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and other legendary figures.

from
$32.50

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