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Full-Day Tour to Citadel, Coptic and Islamic Cairo

Starting From From $191.01 per person Current Project Expedition rate
8 Hours 4.16 / 5 2 reviews Easy activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by Egypt Gift Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

This full-day private guided tour will take you to various Islamic and Christian sites in Cairo. Learn about Egypt’s Christian history and discover the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergious) and the Fort of Babylon. Visit St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish Synagogue -Ben Ezra. Tour Islamic Cairo and pay a visit to Amr Ibn Elas Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, and the stunning Salah El Din Citadel. Step inside the beautiful Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali; built inside the castle in the 19th century. Take special photos from the Citadel panorama. Door-to-door transport by an air-conditioned car and lunch at a local restaurant are included but beverages are not included.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Visit the biggest mosque in Cairo, El Sultan Hassan Mosque
  • Get the opportunity to be guided by an Egyptology guide
  • See some churches of Cairo such as the hanging church
  • Explore the Citadel of Salah El Din, one of the most popular attractions in Cairo
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Cairo

Local Flavor at Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga).

Continued

Cairo

Local Flavor at The Hanging Church.

Continued

Cairo

Sightseeing at Al-Rifa'i Mosque.

Continued

Cairo

Archaeological Exploration at The Saladin Citadel Of Cairo.

Continued

Cairo

Sightseeing at Alabaster Mosque.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Pickup service from your Hotel by a private A/C. vehicle and return Professional English-speaking Egyptology Tour guide

Not Included

Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary Tipping to the guide and driver Water or beverages during lunchtime at the restaurant

What to Bring

Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need

Meeting & Pickup

Pick up Location: Cairo or Giza Hotel

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-03-06 5.00 / 5

Client was very happy with the tour. Pickup was right on schedule and great explanation of the history. Client was given the option to see a different mosque than the one on the itiernary and it's a great choice. Tour was professional and fun even for a teenager.

2026-02-06 5.00 / 5

Abbas and Nasr picked us up right on time and we started in Islamic Cairo with great explanation of the history. Abbas also provided us with an option to see a different mosque than on the itinerary and it was fabulous, we even got to walk up the minaret. After a great lunch we heading to Coptic Cairo to see some fantastic relics.

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