Egypt · Heritage Walks

8-Hour Islamic Cairo Sightseeing Tour with Citadel and Khan el Khalili

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Citadel of Salah el-Din and its museums
  • 02 Visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali for panoramic views over old Cairo
  • 03 Admire the wonderful design and history of the Sultan Hassan Mosque
  • 04 Walk along El-Moez Street to see Islamic art carved into historic mosques and houses
  • 05 Stroll through the old bazaars of Khan el Khalili

Explore the ancient streets and beautiful buildings of Islamic Cairo on this 8-hour excursion. Visit the Citadel of Salah el-Din, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, and the Refae Mosque, then walk along El-Moez Street to admire Islamic art carved into historic mosques and houses. Continue to the old bazaars of Khan el Khalili to soak up the atmosphere of this historic quarter.

Proceed to the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, where you can enjoy panoramic views over the whole of old Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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

1
Day 01

Islamic Cairo Landmarks and Khan el Khalili Walk

  • In the morning, your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in a deluxe air-conditioned car or van to visit the Citadel of Salah el-Din and its museums.

  • Proceed to the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, where you can enjoy panoramic views over the whole of old Cairo.

  • Then visit the huge and famous Sultan Hassan Mosque, an ancient college renowned for its wonderful design and history. Also see the Refae Mosque, a royal mosque that contains the tombs of King Fouad, his mother, the last Shah of Iran, and King Farouk of Egypt.

  • Transfer to the old Islamic street and walk along El-Moez Street. Be fascinated by the historic atmosphere of the old cafes and souvenir shops. You will also find Islamic art carved into the historic mosques and houses, which you can visit with your guide.

  • Continue walking to the old bazaars of Khan el Khalili, where you can also find cafes and local restaurants.

Cairo Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Al-Mu'izz Street, Khan el Khalili

Where this trip takes you

Cairo Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Al-Mu'izz Street, Khan el Khalili

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services from your hotel and return

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites

  • Bottled water during the tour

  • Snack and welcome gift

  • Shopping tours in Cairo

  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Tipping

  • Meals

  • Any extras or options

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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