Tour Overview

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Duration

8 Hours

Age Range

All ages

Run

Daily

Category

Day tours

Guide Language

Free Cancellation

Not Available

Description

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Explore the heart of Cairo’s history on this private full-day tour. Visit the majestic Citadel of Saladin, discover the spiritual treasures of Old Cairo including the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Khan El Khalili Bazaar — one of the oldest markets in the Middle East. A perfect blend of history, culture, and local life.


Highlights


Visit the Citadel of Saladin and the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali.


Discover the sacred sites of Old Cairo, including churches and synagogues.


Walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s oldest and most colorful market.


Learn from a professional Egyptologist guide.


Enjoy the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle.

What's Included & Excluded

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What's Included

3 items covered

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Egyptologist tour guide

Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

Not Included

2 additional items

Personal expenses and shopping

Meals and drinks

Tour Itinerary Itinerary

Step by Step

1
Step 1
Cairo
Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

Discover the Citadel of Saladin

Your guide will pick you up from your Cairo or Giza hotel to start your tour at the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortress that once defended Cairo from Crusader attacks. Inside, visit the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali, famous for its Ottoman-style architecture and breathtaking panoramic views over Cairo.
Location

City: Cairo

Place: Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

Cairo
Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque
2
Step 2
Cairo
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Explore Old Cairo – The Religious Complex

Next, travel to Old Cairo, where Egypt’s Christian, Jewish, and Islamic heritages meet. Visit the Hanging Church, one of the oldest in Egypt, the Church of St. Sergius, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, said to be built where baby Moses was found. Your guide will explain the deep history and peaceful coexistence of the area.
Location

City: Cairo

Place: Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Cairo
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
3
Step 3
Cairo
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Experience Khan El Khalili Bazaar

End your day at Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s oldest market, famous for its golden jewelry, handmade crafts, spices, and souvenirs. Enjoy a stroll through its narrow alleys, grab a cup of mint tea at El Fishawy Café, and take in the vibrant local life before returning to your hotel.
Location

City: Cairo

Place: Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Cairo
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Tour Prices

Private tour

Season: December - January

Starting from

Price Per Person

€100

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