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Alexandria with kids: route in order

The sandstone keep of the Citadel of Qaitbay with corner towers and a flag, palms and cannons in frontWhite carved stone façade of the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque in Alexandria with two ribbed domesThe curve of the Eastern Harbour and the Corniche seafront lined with white apartment blocks, Qaitbay Citadel on the horizon

The essentials in 10 seconds

Entry
2 of 5 free; 3 paid — see “Cost”
Duration
6 h 50 min · 09:30–16:18
Start and finish
Citadel of Qaitbay → Roman Amphitheatre (Kom el-Dikka)
On foot
≈ 33 min in total
Transport
2 rides, ≈ 40 min
Lunch
around 12:25
With kids
fine: short walks

The plan, stop by stop

Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.

Alexandria09:30–16:18 · 5 places · 6 h 50 min

  1. Citadel of Qaitbay

    · 1 h · 200 EGP, students 100 EGP

  2. 15 min on foot
  3. Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque

    · 20 min · Free

  4. 20 min · transport or taxi
  5. Alexandria Corniche

    · 1 h · Free

  6. Lunch · 1 h
  7. 18 min on foot
  8. Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    · 1 h 30 min · 150 EGP, 300 EGP with museums

  9. 20 min · transport or taxi
  10. Roman Amphitheatre (Kom el-Dikka)

    · 45 min · 200 EGP, students 100 EGP

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What the route costs

2 of 5 are free; 3 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.

1Citadel of Qaitbay451 h200 EGP, students 100 EGP
2Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque4320 minFree
3Alexandria Corniche441 hFree
4Bibliotheca Alexandrina451 h 30 min150 EGP, 300 EGP with museums
5Roman Amphitheatre (Kom el-Dikka)3845 min200 EGP, students 100 EGP
Total4 h 40 min2 of 5 free

Sources and fact-check

  • Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date

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