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Tour to Citadel, Coptic and Islamic Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Walking Tours
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Bus and Driving Tours
Date
Today
What You Will Do
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
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
What's Not Included?
- entrance fees to the mentioned sites
- Lunch during your tour
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Coptic Cairo
6 minutes
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.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Over Egypt Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - Greek
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
- Guide - Hebrew
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