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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Standing proud above the modern city, the Cairo Citadel (Citadel of Saladin) is one of Old Cairo’s most striking sights. First built by Saladin in the 12th century, during the Crusader conflicts, the fortress complex houses palaces, museums, and mosques, including Muhammad Ali’s 19th-century Alabaster Mosque.
Explore the Saladin Citadel and a historic mosque on a private tour . Learn about the history and architecture of the sprawling complex as you walk the medieval fortifications with your guide, and enjoy sweeping views of Cairo from the walls. Hear the story of Ottoman commander Mohamed Ali Pasha while visiting the exquisite, domed mosque he built during his controversial reign.
after that we will continue for a full day tour showing the old Egyptian artifacts from the beginning of history.
Then enjoy and Egyptian cuisine at a nearby restaurant before finishing the tour at your hotel.
What's included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off to your hotel
Entry Tickets
Optional Lunch buffet
What to expect
Citadel of Saladin
2h · Admission ticket not included
A few years after defeating the Fatimid Caliphate, Saladin set out to build a wall that would surround both Cairo and Fustat. Built on a promontory beneath the Muqattam hills, a setting that made it difficult to attack, the efficacy of the Citadel's location is further demonstrated by the fact that it remained the heart of Egyptian government until the 19th-Century
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will pick you up from your hotel
End point
We will pick you up from your hotel
Pickup details
We will pick you up from your hotel lobby.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
