Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Citadel, Islamic & Old Cairo

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About this activity

discover the Hidden of Cairo visit Salah El Din Citadel, 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 per-dated Cairo with many historic churches like the Hanging church. mosques and the Oldest Bazaar

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Arabic, German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Deluxe Tours Egypt

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fees to the Coptic Area (Apply for All Inclusive option only)
Included: Entrance fees to Citadel (Apply for All Inclusive option only)
Included: Lunch: for all Inclusive option only
Included: Entrance fees to the Mohamed Ali Mosque (Apply for All Inclusive option only)
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Hanging Church

30 min Admission included

The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known by its nickname, the Hanging Church. This name comes from the fact that it was built atop the walls of the 4th century BC Roman fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible about Coptic Cairo

Although the effect is significantly diminished today by the fact that the ground level has risen over 30 feet over the centuries due to the accumulation of trash and dust, originally this church towered above its surroundings on the high walls of the fortress.
Coptic Cairo

30 min Admission included

Coptic Cairo is a unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls.

The Coptic Museum is here, which holds the largest collection of Coptic Christian artwork and artifacts in the world. Founded in 1910, the museum records Coptic history from the arrival of Christianity in Egypt up through the Ottoman era, displaying a mixture of artwork influenced by Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman traditions.
Holy Monastery of St. George

15 min Admission included

Visit a Greek Church
Mosque of Muhammad Ali

15 min Admission included

However, when Muhammed Ali came to power, he was determined to erase the influence of the Mamluks, who had controlled Egypt for six centuries before him, and demolished their palaces within the fortress. He also built one of Cairo’s most recognizable landmarks.

His Alabaster Mosque, built in memory of a deceased son, towers over the rest of the complex. Its silhouette is the most dominant feature of Cairo’s eastern skyline. In addition to these two mosques, the Citadel also contains the National Military Museum, full of uniforms and weapons from Egypt long history, a Police Museum, and several more museums dedicated to the palace of Muhammed Ali.
Citadel of Saladin

30 min Admission included

The Citadel looks very different today than it did in its original capacity as a fortress the Crusader armies. It has been expanded and remodeled by many different rulers. In the 14th century, Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammed built a mosque there that still bears his name and the Southern Enclosure of the fort next to Saladin’s original walls. The most noticeable changes came in the 19th century.
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

1 h 30 min Admission included

visit the oldest Bazaar in the Middle East
Al-Azhar Park

45 min Admission included

watch the Islamic Cairo from the highest point
Cairo

30 min

Transfer Back to your hotel

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pyramids Island
Richard Pyramids Inn Hotel
Kemet Pyramids Inn
City Inn Alshwarbi Hotels
Solis Pyramids Hotel
Joanna Camp
Hor Moheb Hotel
Hotel Life
King Tout Hotel Pyramed View
Jana Pyramids View in 3
Alaaeldein Golden Pyramids
Farida Pyramids inn& Jacuzzi

and 1,968 more pickup points

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Options

All Inclusive Option

Includes Car+ Private Egyptologist + Local Lunch + Entry fees

Pickup included
Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Citadel, Islamic & Old Cairo

Car and guide only : Car and Guide

Pickup included