Cairo City Tour to Saladin Citadel, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Cairo City Tour to Saladin Citadel, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Learn all about Cairo’s history on a city tour which will take you to Saladin Citadel, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Foremost you can visit Islami...

Cairo
DurationHalf Day
general.destinationsCairo
Tour typePrivate
Trip RunsEveryday
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Cairo Tour to Saladin Citadel, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili

With a Cairo half-day tour, visit the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval Islamic fortress built by Saladin, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. The castle resembles a massive and robust stronghold in the heart of Cairo and was further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. 

Al-Moez Street is also one of the oldest and longest streets in Islamic Cairo, characterized by the highest concentration of medieval architectural monuments in the Islamic world. Afterward, you can enjoy visiting the oldest bazaar in Egypt, Khan El Khalili.

Itinerary

Tour itinerary

Day 01 City Tour to Saladin Citadel, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Happy Egypt Tour guide will meet at the reception of your hotel and start your tour to Saladin’s Citadel. The Saladin Citadel is the most visited Islamic spot in Cairo. The citadel was built during the time of Saladin in Egypt (1176–1183). The main purpose was to defend Cairo, so it was built in a very strategic position. During the 19th century, Mohamed Ali built his popular mosque there, which is known as the Mohamed Ali mosque.

El Moez Street was named after the Caliph Al-Muizz, and its ruins date back to the Fatimid, Ayyubid, and Mamluk eras, making it a witness to the splendor of the civilizations that flourished during that period. On a tour of Islamic Cairo, you can explore historic buildings and mosques that display the greatest diversity of medieval architectural riches within the Islamic world.

Khan el Khalili is the largest bazaar and market in the Middle East. It represents the market tradition that established Cairo as a major trade center. Khan was located in the middle of Cairo, and some commercial establishments were built nearby. There is a big collection of shops, workshops, and coffee shops.

Tour included

    • Hotel pick up and drop off.
    • Licensed tour guide.
    • Entrance fees.
    • Air-conditioned coach.
    • Soft drinks 

Tour excluded

    • Tips for guide and driver.
    • Personal expenses.

Notes

    • Children from 1-5 years are free of charge.
    • Children between 6-11 years get 50% off.
    • All prices are in US Dollars, but Egyptian Pound, English Pound & Euros are accepted.
Price Plan

Prices Per Person

Person Price
1 - Person USD 95
2 - 3 Person USD 65
4 - 7 Person USD 55
8 - 15 Person USD 50

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