Day Tour of Medieval Cairo

Visit Salah El Din Citadel, constructed during the Crusades in 1183 AD, and admire Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the castle’s walls. Tour Old Cairo to learn about Egypt’s Christian history and the founding of Cairo before shopping at Khan El Khalili.

Pay 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 Istanbuland built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.

Then proceed to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Visit Old Cairo where you will enjoy, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga and back to hotel.

• All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
• All sightseeing tours (Private Tours), including entrance fees & transfer by a modern air-conditioned van
• Private English Egyptologist guide
• Lunch during your tour
• A bottle of water during your trip
• All taxes & service charge

• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Tipping Kitty