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Qaitbay Citadel
Woman and daughter entering Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria, exploring historic fortress.
Street inside Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria, Egypt, with stone walls and arches.
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 courtyard and cannons.
Flexible duration
  • 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 illuminated at night with ancient Egyptian motifs, Alexandria, Egypt.
Qaitbay Citadel illuminated with ancient statues in Alexandria, Egypt.
Qaitbay Citadel illuminated with ancient statues projected on its walls.
Bust sculpture illuminated by sunlight inside Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria.
Qaitbay Citadel illuminated at night in Alexandria, Egypt.
Flexible duration
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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