Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel, Old Cairo Khan Al-Khalili Bazar

Ascend to the top of the Muqattam Hills as you explore the Citadel of Salah el-Din. See the collection of handicrafts at Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Visit Coptic churches in old Cairo.

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Duration 5 hoursCheck availability to see starting times.

Live tour guideEnglish, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Pickup includedPlease wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time and our driver take you

Private group available

Highlights

Gaze at a panoramic view of the city on top of the Salah El-Din Citadel
Learn about the Islamic faith with a visit to Alabaster mosque from your guide
Visit Coptic churches which date back to the third century
Shop in Khan Al-Khalili bazaar and buy some handmade souvenirs
Escape from the heat as you travel around in an air-conditioned vehicle

Full description

Relax as you are picked up directly from your accommodation in Cairo. Cool down inside an air-conditioned vehicle as your driver takes you to the Salah El-Din Citadel on top of the hills. Learn the history of the mosques and see the perfumes, jewels, and handicrafts at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.

Hop on board an air-conditioned vehicle at your hotel. Drive up to the Muqattam Hills and visit the Salah El-Din Citadel, built as a defensive fort. Enter the Alabaster mosque and learn about the Islamic faith as your guide translates some common Islamic prayers. Arrive at Old Cairo.

See the Hanging Church, and the cave in Abu Sirga Church where the holy family rested. See the minarets of Al-Azhar mosque. Continue to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and amaze yourself with the collection of handmade souvenirs. End your tour with a hotel transfer.

Includes

Egyptologist guide
Transportation
Entrance fees
Service charge

Any extras not mentioned in the program
Drinks
Lunch

Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses
Camera
Passport or ID card
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera.

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