8-Hour Cairo City Tour with Islamic Art Museum and Khan el-Khalili

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the historic Saladin Citadel, built to defend Cairo from Crusader attacks
• 02 Step inside the Muhammad Ali Mosque within the Cairo Citadel
• 03 Explore the Museum of Islamic Art's rare collection of woodwork, ceramics, glass, crystal, textiles, and metal artefacts
• 04 Wander through Khan el-Khalili bazaar for souvenirs, gifts, and archaeological sights
• 05 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during your Cairo city tour

Explore some of Old Cairo's most iconic landmarks on this full-day tour, from the historic Saladin Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque to the remarkable Museum of Islamic Art. Discover a rich collection of rare artefacts spanning different periods of Islamic history before wandering through the lively streets of Khan el-Khalili bazaar. The experience also includes lunch at a local restaurant and time to shop for gifts and souvenirs.

Explore some of Old Cairo's most iconic landmarks on this full-day tour, from the historic Saladin Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque to the remarkable Museum of Islamic Art.

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

Old Cairo Landmarks, Islamic Art, and Khan el-Khalili

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel and begin the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.

• Visit the Saladin Citadel, which was built during the time of Sultan Saladin to better defend the city of Cairo from Crusader attacks.

• Head to the Muhammad Ali Mosque, located inside the citadel.

• Explore the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo. It holds an excellent collection of rare woodwork and artefacts, as well as metalwork, ceramics, glass, crystal, textiles, and brush objects from all periods of Islamic history.

• Proceed to the Khan el-Khalili bazaar for shopping. Roam the streets and buy gifts and beautiful souvenirs. Here, you will also come across some archaeological buildings.

• Enjoy an appetizing lunch at a local restaurant.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfers

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• All taxes

• Entrance fees

• English-speaking Cairo tour guide

What's Not Included

• Any item not mentioned in the itinerary

• All personal expenses

Know before you go

• The entrance fee might vary during different times of the year.

• The pricing is for a group of more than 8 people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Salah Salem St, Al Abageyah, El-Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.