Tour to Citadel, Coptic and Islamic Cairo

Tour info

Duration
6 hours - 7 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

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. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. 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 an air-conditioned vehicle

  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned van

  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Bottled water during your trip

  • All taxes & service charge

  • entrance fees to the mentioned sites

  • Lunch during your tour

  • Any extras not mentioned in the program

  • Tipping

  • Entry/Admission - Coptic Cairo

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6-7 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Over Egypt Tours

About operator:

Over Egypt Tours was formed in 2007 as a transportation company dedicated to providing high quality and good value travel services for expatriates in Cairo. The ensuing decade has seen a careful expansion of our services and we now offer the same high quality tour and travel packages throughout Egypt. This achievement has been attained by a firm commitment to maintaining high standards of service and a personal approach to our work.

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