Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Full-Day Tour
Description
See all the major highlights of Cairo on a full-day sightseeing tour of the old and modern city, with visits to the Citadel of Salah al-Din and sites of Old Cairo. Then shop for souvenir bargains at the bustling and historic Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Following a hotel pick-up from Cairo or Giza, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defence against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city. Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that has been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. Then, visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all travelers from anywhere in Cairo
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Very interesting visit to the citadel, churches and synagogue with a discovery of the bazaar. We enjoyed this excursion
This was an amazing experience!! I 100% recommend it. The tour guide was incredible, she answered every question i had and constantly kept telling me this is my adventure, and to take my time enjoying everything. It wasn’t rushed at it, the driver, tour guide and photographer were there for me personally to make sure that i had a time to remember, and i did! This tour is unique, with the paper making institute, and the Egyptian perfumes, as well as well as eating with your tour guide and photographer at a local restaurant. Being a solo female traveler i was very nervous to come to Egypt, but this tour is reliable, the staff made me feel safe at all times, and i got the experience i came for, and moments i will never forget!! Do it! Learn about history, make friends with your guide, eat amazing food, get amazing photos by a professional, see a Wonder of the World and fall in love with Egypt!
We were met at the hotel by our guide "Amina" her english was very good. she was extremely passionate and knowlegeable on all aspects of the tour ( she was actually a teacher of egyptology at the university showing her depth of knowledge) After explanations of each area we were given free time to explore and take photos. The overall tour exceeded 7hrs which made it more enjoyable Dinner was at a local restaurant ( near sphinx). The day was great value for money and I would recommend it to anyone
