Private Tour to Islamic Cairo & Saladin Citadel

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Private Tour to Islamic Cairo & Saladin CitadelPrivate Tour to Islamic Cairo & Saladin CitadelPrivate Tour to Islamic Cairo & Saladin Citadel
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Why we love it?

Explore the historic heart of Islamic Cairo on this private, four-hour tour featuring key landmarks such as the Citadel of Cairo, a medieval fortification built by Salah ad-Din that served as Egypt’s seat of government for centuries. Visit the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, located within the Citadel and commissioned in the 19th century. The tour also includes the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, a monumental 14th-century complex renowned for its Mamluk architecture, and the Al-Rifa'i Mosque, situated opposite Sultan Hassan’s mosque and serving as the royal mausoleum for Muhammad Ali’s family. Additionally, you will see the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa, dating back to the 7th century in the historic district of Fustat. Traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide, you’ll receive contextual insights and enjoy included entry fees, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water throughout the experience. This tour suits travelers interested in Islamic history, architecture, and Cairo’s cultural heritage.

Inclusions

  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry Fees
  • Guide on site
  • Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) (if option selected)
  • Bottle of water

Exclusions

  • Tipping
  • Personal Items

Itinerary

Stop 1

The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din 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

Stop 2

The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque (Arabic: مسجد محمد علي‎; Turkish: Mehmet Ali Paşa Camii) is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848

Stop 3

The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan

Stop 4

The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, or Taj al-Jawame', or Masjid Ahl ar-Rayah, or Jame’ al-Ateeq, was originally built in 641–642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa

Stop 5

Al-Rifa'i Mosque is located in Midan al-Qal'a, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. Now, it is also the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family. The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
  • Entry fees includes basic area only
  • You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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