Private Cairo Tour: Islamic, Christian Districts and Alabaster Mosque Exploration
4.7
6 Ratings
Cairo
Explore the Islamic and Christian districts of Cairo on a private tour. Visit the Saladin Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque, as well as the holy sites in Christian Cairo. Enjoy a shopping tour in the city.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cairo Citadel - Cairo citadel or Saladin fort,the oldest islamic fortress built by salahueldin in 12 th century during the cross war in the middle centuries.
  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali - Mohammed Ali pasha Mosque is located inside Saladin citadel in old Cairo, Mohammed Ali mosque is the biggest mosque ever in Cairo,it called the alabaster musqu.
  • Coptic Cairo - This district of the city of cairo is very unique,it contains very religious spots for christians, specially the hanging church where’s the holy family used during thier visit to Egypt.
What's Included
  • Bottle of water provided
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
  • Entrance fees (Depends the option you have booked)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

It’s crucial to experience the city of Cairo so as to appreciate the way of life in this vast city as well as the alternate aspect of Egyptian history. The focus is primarily on two districts, Islamic and Christian Cairo. Explore Saladin Citadel, Cairo’s key fortress which was constructed in the middle centuries, located atop a hill. One can take a stroll within Mohammed Ali Mosque, Cairo’s largest mosque, also referred to as the alabaster mosque. Witnessing Christian Cairo is an incredibly sanctified and spiritual experience in Cairo, and it is said to have been visited by the holy family, especially noteworthy being the suspended/hanging church. Embarking on a shopping tour in the city of Cairo can also be quite captivating, with the freedom to choose any intriguing item.

Location
Cairo Citadel
Salah Salem St
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sebastianqueen1
Apr 29, 2024
Coptic and Muslim tour in Cairo - It was a great tour!! with a lot of interesting info and history tips which you will learn and enjoy a lot, he will take you and explain you pretty well, most historical places and also give you a brief catch up until today Egyptian history, you will find it as a great experience also visiting different stores which you can choose to buy stuff or just have a quick look but mostly you will end up buying something.
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Rossana
Jan 2, 2024
Private Tour Cairo - Private tour of the Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque and Khan El Kahil Souq. Our guide was helpful and welcoming, giving us a lot of information about Egyptian history and culture. To be recommended!
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Jaimego5934zn
Apr 21, 2023
AMAZING EXPERIENCE - Yasser was my tour guide and he is the best in Egypt to take you to places and explain every single detail. I had the best experience to go around egypt with him. Highly recommended.
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Jacklt5638sy
Mar 18, 2023
Fantastic Cairo day tour - Yasser is very knowledgeable. He seems to know everything about everything inside the museum. He is very patient and really allows us to completely customize the tour to our satisfaction. I will ask for him again next time I come to Cairo
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358parulj
Mar 16, 2023
Really great guide, All and all an Amazing person - Stayed with us at each and every attractions and monuments and told us everything in great detail, escorted us everywhere very nicely so we don’t face any kind of problems. Even if you are running a little late in your schedule he knows how to manage the schedule really well and he also knew a lot of and good connections so that we don’t get stuck in long queues. He knew good places to buy clothes i.e. Pashmina and Jelabiya, Gold (with good ratesand trusted places) and good food.
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