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Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

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Activity provider:Paradise Travel - Egypt
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Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

Activity provider:Paradise Travel - Egypt
4.4  / 5
177 reviews

From US$ 95 per person

See all the major highlights of Cairo on a full-day sightseeing tour of the old and modern city, with visits to the Citadel of Salah al-Din and sites of Old Cairo. Then shop for souvenir bargains at the bustling and historic Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

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Duration 8 hours
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  • Immerse yourself in Egyptian history with a sightseeing tour of Old Cairo's major sights
  • Visit the Cairo Citadel on the Moqattam Hills for grand views over the city
  • See the beautiful alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, built for Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848
  • Discover the sights of Old Cairo, such as the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Wander the alleys of the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and try out your bargaining skills
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Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Following a hotel pick-up from Cairo or Giza, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defence against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city. Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that has been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. Then, visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo.
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  • Egyptologist guide
  • Lunch
  • Transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Parking fees
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4.4 /5

based on 177 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Was an excellent trip, both our guide Hassan and driver Azaab were both accommodating. Our guide Hassan was very knowledgeable and informative. Told us a lot of valuable history, that we definitely learned a lot. I would definitely recommend and would book again with this company.

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May 8, 2023

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A very good option that covers the main Islamic and Christian sites in Old Cairo and the Khan e Khalili bazaar. We had a very good guide Ahmed, who covered the history of the area and each site without an information overload. The highlight for us was the visit to the Citadel.

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June 21, 2021

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They picked us up in our hotel on time and we headed to Salah El Din Al Citadel. We had a driver and a tour guide along with us all the way in all places. In the citadel, we could visit two different mosques and a police museum. From some sites in this citadel, we could have a great outlook on the city. We had a small delay in the beginning 'cause the guide hadn't been informed of the trip terms as tickets and lunch were included, but they could easily sort it out very quickly and the trip could go on as expected. Afterward, we headed to Coptic Cairo where we visited St Sergius, Ben Ezra Synagogue which was a Christian church that had been converted to a synagogue lest they have to pay taxes to the govern. We have also visited The Hanging Church which was constructed on the top of an old tower, in which we could see the well where the holy family had drink water from. We had a yummy lunch all you can eat in Bonne Soirée. In the end, we went to Khan El Khalili for shopping. Great tour!

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