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Baron Empain Palace and Saladin Citadel Tour: Exploring Landmarks and Churches in Old Cairo
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Delight in a day tour to the Baron Empain Palace, the most renowned landmark in the city of the sun, Heliopolis, situated east of Cairo. Following this, explore the Citadel of Saladin and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, and then uncover the art and architecture of Coptic Orthodox churches.
Delight in a day tour to the Baron Empain Palace, the most renowned landmark in the city of the sun, Heliopolis, situated east of Cairo. Following this, explore the Citadel of Saladin and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, and then uncover the art and architecture of Coptic Orthodox churches.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Baron Palace - Our Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned car to start your tour in Heliopolis city.
Pay a visit Baron Empain Palace, the most famous landmark of Heliopolis, the city of the sun, to find out the history of this great city and enjoy stories associated with this palace and its miscellaneous…
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Baron Palace - Our Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned car to start your tour in Heliopolis city.
Pay a visit Baron Empain Palace, the most famous landmark of Heliopolis, the city of the sun, to find out the history of this great city and enjoy stories associated with this palace and its miscellaneous decorations. This palace consists of four floors, as well as its garden.
After that, go ahead to The Basilica Church where Baron Edward Empain willed to be buried. -
Mosque of Muhammad Ali - Move ahead to the most famous fortress in Islamic Cairo, the Citadel of Saladin, built by Salah-El-Din Al-Ayoubi in the 12th Century to fortify Cairo against the Crusaders’ attacks. This citadel was the seat of the rule for 700 years.
On the highest point inside the courtyard of the Citadel of Saladin, there is one of the most famous landmarks in Egypt, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali or Alabaster Mosque, designed in Turkish style by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq who came especially from Istanbul to build this great mosque. This mosque distinguishes its beautiful decorations on its walls, its remarkable domes, and minarets. -
Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - Continue to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, the oldest church in Egypt. This church was the seat of the Coptic Pope at the beginning of the eleventh century AD. It is called the hanging because it was built on a tower of Babylon Fortress established during the Roman period in the 2nd century AD.
Also you will visit the cavern charch which is one of the famous attractive sightseeing in Egypt,where the Holly family stayed for 3 months during their visit to Egypt.
Finally, our team will back you to your hotel in Cairo

What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Private car transfer with air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo
- English-speaking guide
- Private car transfer with air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo
What's Not Included
- -Tips and personal expenses.
- -Tips and personal expenses.
Location
Baron Palace
El-Orouba Street, Heliopolis
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Martacg8184wp
Nov 30, 2025
Excellent guide Saladino Tours - Excellent guide of Saladino Tours. Excellent Egyptologist Ahmed, speaks perfect Italian and explains very well. Recommended
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