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Excursions & day trips
Culture & history
Monument visits

Qaitbay Citadel, Al Montazah Palace, and Alexandria Biblioteca

Free cancellation
Place: Alexandria
Duration: up to 6 hours
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Visit Qaitbay Citadel built by Sultan Qaitbey in 1477AD to defend Alexandria from the Ottoman Empire
  • Enjoy the stunning Montazah gardens the former Egyptian King's palace
  • Explore Bibliotheca a major library and cultural center

What to expect

Alexandria is still full of attractive points & Sites. Today, you will visit highlights like Qaitbay Citadel, Aquarium Montazah Gardens & Bibliotheca. Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered as one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast, then head to the Aquarium of Alexandria.

Continue driving to Al Montazah Royal Gardens that were added to the Montaza Palace grounds, being built by King Fuad I in 1932, as a summer palace. It is in a mixture of Ottoman and Florentine styles. Proceed to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which is a major library and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. It is both a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria that was lost in antiquity.

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Important to know

  • Not allowed: professional cameras
  • Remember to bring: hat, passport or ID
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What’s included

Entrance fees

Guided tour

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

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Provider

Travco Group for Tourism

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