Old Cairo and Citadel - Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Mosque of Muhammad Ali

  Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy a visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din .

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Cairo Citadel

  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.[1] It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Islamic Cairo

  Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo,

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Coptic Cairo

  Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Later you will be transferred Back to your hotel.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 5
  The Hanging Church

  Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church: Church of Mother of God Saint Mary in Egyptian Babylon), also known as the Hanging Church, is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Synagogue Ben Ezra

  The Ben Ezra Synagogue sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines (al-Shamiyin),[1] 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.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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