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Sound & Light Show at Qaitbay Citadel: Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets

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    • 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.

    • Skip the line entry to the Sound and Light Show
    • Audio guide in different languages [German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, and English]
    • Bottled water
    • Entrance fees
    • Food and beverages
    • Hotel transfers
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Getting started: Book your ticket online for guaranteed access and skip-the-line entry to the show.

    Arrival: Arrive at Qaitbay Citadel at least 15 minutes before showtime; translation devices are available upon ID submission.

    What to expect: Your ticket grants you skip-the-line access to the Qaitbay Citadel Sound & Light Show, ensuring a hassle-free arrival. Included with your ticket are multilingual audio devices to help you fully enjoy the narration in your preferred language [German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, and English]. Experience stunning visual projections, immersive sound effects, and a captivating journey through Alexandria’s history—all within the beautiful, historic setting of the citadel.

    Features

    • Skip-the-line admission
    • Multilingual narration with translation devices
    • Stunning visual projections on citadel walls
    • Stories of Cleopatra, Alexander the Great & more
    • Outdoor setting with views of the Mediterranean
  • What to bring: Your mobile ticket, a light jacket or shawl, comfortable footwear for walking on uneven surfaces.​

    What's not allowed: Flash photography during the show, large bags or backpacks, pets, smoking, commercial photography or videography.

    Accessibility: The uneven stone paths make the temple difficult to access with wheelchairs or strollers.

    Additional information

    • Arrive at least 15 minutes before the show starts.
    • Shows run daily at 8:30pm
    • Available in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German.
    • Book your shows in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons.​
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Show your ticket at The Qaitbay Citadel.

    • Address: Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria, Egypt 5321431.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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