Amazing Citadel of Saladin and including Old Cairo 1-Day

Citadel of Saladin and Coptic including Islamic Cairo Day Tour

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Overview

Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

Run

Daily

Embark on a captivating journey through the historic heart of Cairo, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of Islamic and Coptic cultures.

Citadel of Saladin: Explore the imposing Citadel, a medieval fortress offering panoramic views of the city.
Muhammad Ali Mosque: Admire the stunning architecture and intricate details of this iconic mosque.
Sultan Hassan Mosque: Marvel at the grandeur of one of Cairo’s largest and most beautiful mosques.
Al-Rifai Mosque: Discover the tombs of Egyptian royalty within this magnificent mosque.
Ibn Tulun Mosque: Witness the oldest surviving Islamic monument in Cairo.
Coptic Cairo: Immerse yourself in the history of Coptic Christianity by visiting the Hanging Church and the Church of Abu Serga.

This comprehensive tour offers a fascinating glimpse into Cairo’s diverse heritage and architectural wonders.

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Citadel of Salah al-Din
Muhammad Ali Mosque
Sultan Hassan Mosque
Al-Rifai Mosque
Ibn Tulun Mosque
Coptic Cairo
Church of Abu Serga
Hanging Church
Khan El-Khalili

The Citadel of Saladin & Muhammad Ali Mosque

After enjoying breakfast, Pickup, from your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to:

Visit: The Citadel of Saladin al-Ayyubi (Saladin)
It is one of the most iconic monuments in Islamic Cairo, and among the most impressive defensive fortresses dating to the Middle Ages. Its strategic location on the Muqattam Hills gave it a formidable defensive position, and offered, as it still does today, an unrestricted panoramic view of Cairo

And go to visit Muhammad Ali Mosque from inside
The Muhammad Ali Mosque is located within the Citadel of Salah al-Din, and was built by Muhammad Ali in 1848. This mosque was called the Alabaster Mosque, Referring to the marble slabs that covered its interior walls. It was also called Alabaster Mosque which is one of the types of marble used in construction.

Then transfer to witness Islamic Cairo

Then transfer to witness Islamic Cairo which includes:

Sultan Hassan Mosque
The Sultan Hassan Mosque and School are among the largest mosques in Egypt in architecture and the tallest in architecture, the largest mosque in Islam, built in the Islamic Mamluk period (1356-1363) by order of Sultan Hassan, known to the Egyptian world for its crazy and eccentric expenses, among which this Mosque also figures.

Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa’i)
Opposite the 14th-century Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa’i) is similarly grand. The mosque, built between 1869 and 1912, has a towering minaret and four decorated facades capped with an ornate dome. One of Cairo’s largest mosques, it houses the tombs of many members of the Egyptian royal family, including King Farouk.

Ibn Tulun
One of the most famous mosques in Old Cairo.Famous for its spiral minaret inspired by the Great Mosque of Samarra and slit arcades surrounding a wide open space for prayer; the 6-acre (2.5 hectare) Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the oldest surviving Islamic landmarks in Cairo.

Continue your tour, visit Old Cairo

Continue your tour, visit Old Cairo which includes:

-The Hanging Church:
This church was known as the” Hanging Church“because it was built over the ruins of Old Cairo„s Roman fort and situated near the Coptic Museum.

-The Church of Abu Serga:
Abu Sarga is the oldest church in Egypt dating back to the 5th century A.D. The church owes its fame to having been constructed upon the crypt of the Holy Family where they stayed for three weeks during their sojourn in Egypt

Explore Khan El Khalili

Then transfer to explore Khan El Khalili:
Cairo’s old bazaar. And it was the oldest place in ancient Egypt. Where you can take a walking tour in bazaars, and you will find some precious souvenirs.

-Then you will be transferred to your hotel