Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

9-Hour Islamic Cairo Highlights Tour with Mosques and Citadel

9 Hours Round trip from Salah Salem St Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Islamic Cairo, including Al Foustat, Al Kataah, and Al Askr, the first capital of Egypt under Muslim rule
02 Visit Salah El Din's castle, built in 1176 AD
03 Discover mosques from different ages, including the Mohammed Ali Mosque, El Azhar Mosque, and Al Hakem Mosque
04 Walk along El Moaz Street and see the Ibn Kalawon group

Visit Islamic Cairo, including Al Foustat, Al Kataah, and Al Askr, which served as the first capital of Egypt under Muslim rule. Explore monuments, castles, mosques, and museums while discovering the rich cultural and historical significance of this remarkable area. On this 9-hour private guided tour, visit Salah El Din's castle, the Martial Museum, the castle prison, the police museum, El Azhar Mosque, and more.

Start at Salah El Din's castle, which was built in 1176 AD.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 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

Islamic Cairo Monuments, Mosques, and Museums

Early in the morning, gather at the hotel and travel with your guide in an air-conditioned car. Learn about Islamic Cairo, which was Egypt's Islamic capital until Cairo became the capital city. It features several Egyptian monuments from different ages, including the Ottoman age and the Mamluk age.
Start at Salah El Din's castle, which was built in 1176 AD. Explore the Mohammed Ali Mosque, which was built during the Smani state, and the Mosque of Al Nasser Ibn Kalawon, which was built during the Mamluk state.
Continue to the Martial Museum and see some equipment that was used in the Six-Day War. Trace some of the weapons that were taken from Israel.
Explore the castle prison, the police museum, El Azhar Mosque, El Moaz Street, the Ibn Kalawon group, and Al Hakem Mosque.
Drop off at the hotel.