Qaitbay Citadel & Corniche Half-Day Tour
A seafront fortress on the site of one of the Ancient Wonders
About this activity
Visit the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, then walk along the city's Mediterranean Corniche.
Full description
Your guide walks you through the Qaitbay Citadel's ramparts and halls, explaining its construction on the ruins of the ancient Pharos lighthouse, before a relaxed stroll along the seafront Corniche with views of the harbor.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
Not included
- Qaitbay Citadel entry ticket
- Gratuities
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Explore the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
- ✓See stones from one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World reused in the citadel's walls
- ✓Take a scenic walk along Alexandria's Mediterranean Corniche
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Pickup from your Alexandria hotel
- 2 Guided tour of the Qaitbay Citadel
- 3 Scenic walk along the Corniche
- 4 Return to your hotel
Places You'll Visit
The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century coastal fortress in Alexandria, Egypt, built between 1477 and 1479 by Mamluk Sultan al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, destroyed by earthquakes. Its foundations reportedly incorporate stone and granite blocks salvaged from the lighthouse's ruins.
Why Choose This Tour
Your guide connects the citadel to the story of the ancient Lighthouse it was built from.
Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle is included.
See a genuine Ancient Wonder connection without giving up a full day.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Half day (3 hours)
Alexandria, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
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