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Viator · Private tour

Cairo Citadel And Coptic Cairo Tour

4.0(1)Cairo1 hour
VIATOR4.0(1)

Description

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.

Tour Options

option 2
  • Pickup included
option 1
  • Pickup included
Group Tour in English
  • Pickup included
Group Tour in French
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included60 min

our representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy a visit 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

Admission not included60 min

The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.

Admission not included15 min

Then we move on to Coptic Cairo Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church

Admission not included15 min

Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church also known as the Hanging Church is one of the oldest churches in Egypt which dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.

Pass by

The Ben Ezra Synagogue sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines (al-Shamiyin) 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.

Highlights

All taxes & service charge.
Entrance fees
Shopping tour in cairo.
Pick up services from your hotel & return.
Private tour guide
Bottled water during your trip.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

What's included

Included
All taxes & service charge.
Entrance fees
Shopping tour in cairo.
Pick up services from your hotel & return.
Private tour guide
Bottled water during your trip.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Not included
Tipping
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.

Pickup Locations & Times

from your hotel in Cairo or giza

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • recommended all travelers

Reviews(1)

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Michelle_C
March 9, 2025
Very informative and...

Very informative and beautiful. Lots of information and helpful. Guide was great and new the answer to any questions asked

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