Tour to Citadel, Coptic and Islamic Cairo

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
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a visit to Salah El Din Citadel which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.

Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga

What's Included

All transfers by a modern air-conditioned van
All taxes & service charge
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Bottled water during your trip
All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
entrance fees to the mentioned sites
Lunch during your tour
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Cairo & Giza hotels

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
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    Coptic Cairo

    Have a day tour to Old and Coptic Cairo visiting Salah El Din Citadel, constructed during the Crusades in 1183 AD, and admire Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the castle’s walls. Tour Coptic Cairo to learn about Egypt’s Christian history and the founding of Cairo before exploring Khan El Khalili.

    6 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Over Egypt Tours

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