Guided tour to the Citadel of Saladin & Old Cairo churches & Baron Palace Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy a day tour to Baron Empain Palace, the most famous landmark in the city of the sun (Heliopolis), located East of Cairo, then you will visit the citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali Mosque, then discover the art and architecture in Coptic Orthodox churchs.

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Language Offered

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English-GUIDE

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Itinerary

1. Baron Palace
Our Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned car to start your tour in Heliopolis city. Pay a visit Baron Empain Palace, the most famous landmark of Heliopolis, the city of the sun, to find out the history of this great city and enjoy stories associated with this palace and its miscellaneous decorations. This palace consists of four floors, as well as its garden. After that, go ahead to The Basilica Church where Baron Edward Empain willed to be buried.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Move ahead to the most famous fortress in Islamic Cairo, the Citadel of Saladin, built by Salah-El-Din Al-Ayoubi in the 12th Century to fortify Cairo against the Crusaders' attacks. This citadel was the seat of the rule for 700 years. On the highest point inside the courtyard of the Citadel of Saladin, there is one of the most famous landmarks in Egypt, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali or Alabaster Mosque, designed in Turkish style by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq who came especially from Istanbul to build this great mosque. This mosque distinguishes its beautiful decorations on its walls, its remarkable domes, and minarets.
Duration: 120 mins
3. The Hanging Church
Continue to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, the oldest church in Egypt. This church was the seat of the Coptic Pope at the beginning of the eleventh century AD. It is called the hanging because it was built on a tower of Babylon Fortress established during the Roman period in the 2nd century AD. Also you will visit the cavern charch which is one of the famous attractive sightseeing in Egypt,where the Holly family stayed for 3 months during their visit to Egypt. Finally, our team will back you to your hotel in Cairo
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

-English-speaking guide.

-Transfer in a private car with air conditioning.

-Pick up from/to the hotel in Cairo.

Exclusion

-Tips and personal expenses.

Cancellation Policy

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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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Available travel Egypt

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