# One day in Alexandria: an itinerary in the best order > One day in Alexandria covers the city of the Ptolemies and the Romans. Morning at Qaitbay Citadel, built from the stones of the Pharos lighthouse, and the white Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque in Anfushi. Then the Corniche along the Eastern Harbour and the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina under its tilted disc roof. After lunch, Egypt's only Roman theatre at Kom el-Dikka and the 2nd-century catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. Transfers take 15–20 minutes. Web page: https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/in-1-day ## Plan 1. [Citadel of Qaitbay](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/qaitbay-citadel.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 200 EGP, students 100 EGP ↓ 15 min on foot 2. [Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/abu-al-abbas-mosque.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Free, between prayer times ↓ 20 min by transport 3. [Alexandria Corniche](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/alexandria-corniche.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 18 min on foot 4. [Bibliotheca Alexandrina](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/bibliotheca-alexandrina.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · 150 EGP, 300 EGP with museums ↓ 20 min by transport 5. [Roman Amphitheatre (Kom el-Dikka)](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/kom-el-dikka.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · 200 EGP, students 100 EGP ↓ 15 min on foot 6. [Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/kom-el-shoqafa.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 200 EGP, students 100 EGP Total with walks: 8 h 3 min ## Alexandria day trip itinerary The route runs west to east along the sea, then turns inland into the old city south of the seafront. Qaitbay, the mosque and the Corniche are on the water, the Library at the end of the promenade, the theatre by Misr station and the catacombs in Karmouz. Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate. ## Getting there from Cairo Trains from Ramses station reach Misr station in Alexandria in about 2.5–3 hours; the Roman theatre is a 5-minute walk from Misr. Alexandria's tram is closed for reconstruction — get around by taxi, Uber or seafront minibuses. ## The Bibliotheca Alexandrina The ancient library vanished long ago; today's opened in 2002. 150 EGP, 300 EGP with the antiquities and manuscripts museums. Open Sun–Thu 10:00–19:00, Saturday until 14:00, closed Friday. Children under 4 are not admitted. ## More to see [Pompey's Pillar](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/pompeys-pillar), 27 m of red granite, is 10 minutes from the catacombs. The [Alexandria National Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/alexandria-national-museum) shows finds from the seabed. The [Royal Jewelry Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/royal-jewelry-museum) and the gardens of [Montaza](https://yesgo.io/egypt/alexandria/montaza-palace) are in the east of the city. ## Tips - Avoid Fridays: the Library is closed and the mosque holds midday prayers. - Winter sunset on the Corniche is around 17:00. - Tickets for museums and sites are sold on Egymonuments, the Experience Egypt app and at the gate; they are dated and non-refundable. Under-6s go free. - Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes. - Mosques want shoulders and knees covered and a headscarf for women; shoes come off at the door. Temples and museums have no strict dress code, but cover up in town. ## Questions ### What to see in Alexandria in one day? Qaitbay Citadel, Abu al-Abbas Mosque, the Corniche, the Library, the Roman theatre and the Kom el-Shoqafa catacombs. ### How do I get from Cairo to Alexandria? By train from Ramses station, about 2.5–3 hours. ### How much is the Bibliotheca Alexandrina? 150 EGP, 300 EGP with the museums. Closed on Fridays. ### Where was the Pharos lighthouse? Where Qaitbay Citadel stands: the fort was built in the 15th century from its stones. ### Can you swim in Alexandria? Not in the centre; beaches are further east, with paid entry in summer. ### Is the tram running? No, it is closed for reconstruction. Use taxis and minibuses. ### How much does the day cost? Qaitbay, the theatre and the catacombs are 200 EGP each, the Library 150 EGP; the mosque and seafront are free. ### Is it good with kids? Yes; under-6s are free at the sites, and the Library admits children from 4. ### When is the best time to go? Spring and autumn, not on a Friday. ### What currency is used in Egypt? Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.