Old Cairo and Citadel - Private Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Greek, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit Salah El DinCitadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century. Tour Old Cairo, the site of a city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and a Roman fort.

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Private Tour Multiple Language

Pickup included

Private Tour in English

Pickup included

What's included

  • - Private tour guide.
  • - Round trip transfer from / to your destination in private air-conditioned vehicle .
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • - Bottled water during your trip.
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping.

What to expect

  1. Mosque of Muhammad Ali
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy a visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din .
  2. Citadel of Saladin
    10m · Admission ticket included
    The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time.[1] It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.
  3. Islamic Cairo
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo,
  4. Coptic Cairo
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Later you will be transferred Back to your hotel.
  5. The Hanging Church
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church: Church of Mother of God Saint Mary in Egyptian Babylon), also known as the Hanging Church, is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century
  6. Synagogue Ben Ezra
    10m · Admission ticket included
    The Ben Ezra Synagogue sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines (al-Shamiyin),[1] is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found.

    Note : For pick up / drop off form Cairo airport, Sphinx airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Helioplis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed city, Ring Rd, Mirage City, Meridian Airport or Madinty City will be for additional cost.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

From Your Hotel in Cairo or Giza

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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