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.
Posted By : Basma-elhasan-89
Historic fortress located in Mediterranean sea built in 1477AD to protect city. It is one of amazing attractions places in Alex
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Posted On : 2024-07-08 15:37:34 
Posted By : Traveler08371487867
Today we drove from Cairo to Alexandria with Hassan Sadaqa. We were on the road for about 2 hours. Traveling with Hassan was fun as always. He is a good driver and a great tour guide.
Thank you very much Hassan and stay the way you are
Best regards
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Posted On : 2023-10-07 09:36:57
Posted By : Harishuv29
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 visit both the sites.
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Posted On : 2023-10-05 20:29:21
Posted By : Mahmoud M
Wonder place, You feel the greatness of history, from the inside it has beautiful passages, its location inside the sea is very special
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Posted On : 2023-08-17 15:48:12
Posted By : Marf13669
The Qaitbay Citadel was built by Sultan Qaitbay around 1477 AD on the Mediterranean Sea Coast . It protected Alexandria from marauders attempting to gain access to the city by sea to the Eastern Harbor area.
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Posted On : 2023-07-08 16:44:11
Posted By : 373aishay
The citadel's amazing architecture, and panoramic views of the sea, make it an enjoyable destination for all ages. However, there are five tips to keep in mind:
- To fully understand the historical significance of the Qaitbay Citadel, you should hire a professional tour guide as this will provide you with valuable insights.
- The Qaitbay Citadel can get crowded, to avoid large crowds and enjoy a more serene experience, consider visiting it in the early morning. This will give you a better chance to appreciate the architecture and take beautiful photographs without too many people in the background.
- Don't rush through your visit; take some time to soak in the beautiful panorama and enjoy the sea breeze. There are also several vantage points and rooftop areas within the citadel that provide fantastic photo opportunities.
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Posted On : 2023-07-08 01:35:31
Posted By : NewPlaceFan
This is one of my favorite places that we saw. It is beautiful and has even more beautiful views. Be prepared; the steps are strenuous! You can take a much or as little time as you like to walk through it. About 45 minutes is probably ideal. Really pretty place to visit.
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Posted On : 2023-04-13 22:02:30
Posted By : Journey697168
Shaima was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable of the histories of Egypt and the sites we visited. Would definitely love to have her guidance on any excursion in Alexandria!
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Posted On : 2023-01-26 06:26:48
Posted By : jaseminsibo
Fantastic quick tour of some of Alexandria's gems around the Corniche. Qaitbay Citadel is a 4acre photographer's paradise with hidden 'marble granite' paranomic window spots for the curious eyed.
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Posted On : 2021-06-03 12:21:03
Posted By : 237stephaniem
This was interesting and it sits on the Mediterranean. They have a lot of beautiful sites inside. I enjoyed viewing the back of the Citadel because the view of the Mediterranean was phenomenal. Also the inside was very historic. I think you would enjoy the tour but honestly it’s just another tour. Must see site.
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Posted On : 2019-10-18 15:02:44
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