Egypt · City Tours

5-Hour Old and New Cairo Tour with Citadel and Khan El Khalili

5 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the historic Salah El Din Citadel on Cairo's Mokattam Hills
02 Visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, an architectural marvel by Yousif Bushnaq
03 Experience the bustling atmosphere of the renowned Khan El Khalili Bazaar
04 Discover Old Cairo's sacred sites, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue

Discover Cairo's rich history on this 5-hour tour through its old and new quarters. Visit the historic Salah El Din Citadel, built on the Mokattam Hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from Crusaders' armies, and admire the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Continue to the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, before exploring Old Cairo's sacred landmarks, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Discover Cairo's rich history on this 5-hour tour through its old and new quarters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Old and New Cairo Discovery

Pay a visit to Salah El Din Citadel.
Visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, which was designed by the architect Yousif Bushnaq.
Proceed to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.
Visit Old Cairo and explore the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga.
Return to the hotel.