Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Citadel, Islamic & Old Cairo Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Cairo, 3753450, Egypt
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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Citadel, Islamic & Old Cairo
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REG. $35.00

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Car and guide only : Car and Guide Pickup included
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Includes Car+ Private Egyptologist + Local Lunch + Entry fees Pickup included

Overview

discover the Hidden of Cairo visit Salah El Din Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century. Tour Old Cairo, the site of a city that per-dated Cairo with many historic churches like the Hanging church. mosques and the Oldest Bazaar

Pickup Information

Hotel Lobby / home Address / Train Station / Bus Station

Language Offered

Arabic-GUIDE

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Hanging Church
The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known by its nickname, the Hanging Church. This name comes from the fact that it was built atop the walls of the 4th century BC Roman fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible about Coptic Cairo Although the effect is significantly diminished today by the fact that the ground level has risen over 30 feet over the centuries due to the accumulation of trash and dust, originally this church towered above its surroundings on the high walls of the fortress.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Coptic Cairo
Coptic Cairo is a unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls. The Coptic Museum is here, which holds the largest collection of Coptic Christian artwork and artifacts in the world. Founded in 1910, the museum records Coptic history from the arrival of Christianity in Egypt up through the Ottoman era, displaying a mixture of artwork influenced by Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman traditions.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Holy Monastery of St. George
Visit a Greek Church
Duration: 15 mins
4. Mosque of Muhammad Ali
However, when Muhammed Ali came to power, he was determined to erase the influence of the Mamluks, who had controlled Egypt for six centuries before him, and demolished their palaces within the fortress. He also built one of Cairo’s most recognizable landmarks. His Alabaster Mosque, built in memory of a deceased son, towers over the rest of the complex. Its silhouette is the most dominant feature of Cairo’s eastern skyline. In addition to these two mosques, the Citadel also contains the National Military Museum, full of uniforms and weapons from Egypt long history, a Police Museum, and several more museums dedicated to the palace of Muhammed Ali.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Citadel of Saladin
The Citadel looks very different today than it did in its original capacity as a fortress the Crusader armies. It has been expanded and remodeled by many different rulers. In the 14th century, Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammed built a mosque there that still bears his name and the Southern Enclosure of the fort next to Saladin’s original walls. The most noticeable changes came in the 19th century.
Duration: 30 mins
6. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
visit the oldest Bazaar in the Middle East
Duration: 90 mins
7. Al-Azhar Park
watch the Islamic Cairo from the highest point
Duration: 45 mins
8. Cairo
Transfer Back to your hotel
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Bottled water

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Entrance fees to the sities

Lunch

Entrance fees to the Coptic Area

Entrance fees to the Mohamed Ali Mosque

Entrance fees to Citadel

Transport by private vehicle

Qualified Egyptologist guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Supplied by Deluxe Tours Egypt

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