Cairo Citadel

Saladin's fortress, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and one of the finest views over old Cairo.

Half day (3 hours) Duration Hotel pickup available Pickup Citadel main gate, Salah El Din Square Meeting point 15 Group size

01About this tour

Built by Saladin in the twelfth century and later crowned with the great domes of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Citadel is Cairo's commanding landmark. Climb to the courtyard, admire the alabaster walls, and look out over the domes and minarets of the old city.

02Tour details

Duration Half day (3 hours)
Pickup Hotel pickup available
Meeting point Citadel main gate, Salah El Din Square
Group size 15

03What’s included

  • Licensed Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance tickets

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Carriage ride
  • Tips

04Itinerary

  1. 01 Hotel pickup
  2. 02 Salah El Din Square
  3. 03 Citadel courtyard
  4. 04 Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  5. 05 Viewpoint over Cairo
  6. 06 Return to the hotel

05Good to know

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