Why choose this Alexandria tour ?
Enjoy a hassle-free visit to the historic Citadel of Qaitbay with our convenient Entry Ticket + Pick up and Drop Off package. Travel in comfort and style with our air-conditioned vehicle, benefiting from private transportation to and from the site. Simply purchase your online entry ticket and let us take care of the rest!
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What makes Citadel of Qaitbay Entry Ticket with Pick up and Drop Off a unique experience ?
Starts with pickup from your hotel in Alexandria to Qaitbay Citadel is one of the most important forts on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The Mamluk sultan al-Ashraf Abu al-Nasr Qaitbay built it between 882 AH/ 1477 AD and 884/ 1479 AD over the ruins of Alexandria’s Lighthouse. It served as Alexandria’defence against naval attacks.
The citadel was made of limestone and spanned an area of approximately 17550 m2. An outer wall plotted with defence towers surrounds the building.
An inner wall surrounds the citadel’s courtyard and includes a number of rooms some of them used as barracks and others for storage.
The citadel’s entrance leads to the courtyard where we find the main tower located in the northwest. It consists of a massive three-floored square fort. Its four corners are occupied by half-circular towers that carry protruding balconies for the defence of the city.
after the tour is finished you will be transferred back to your Hotel.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must contact us to receive your entry tickets as a PDF file
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- Online entry ticket
- You must contact us to receive your entry tickets as a PDF file
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egipto Excursiones.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.