Egypt · City Tours

7-Hour Cairo Sightseeing Tour with Citadel and Coptic Landmarks

7 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy panoramic views of Cairo from the Citadel of Saladin
  • 02 Visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Egypt
  • 03 Explore Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church built on Babylon Fortress
  • 04 Sightsee the Ibraham Ben-Ezra Synagogue, one of Cairo's notable Jewish landmarks
  • 05 Offer your prayers at the mosque of Sultan Nasser Ben Qalawon
  • 06 Discover the National Police Museum and the Military Museum

Embark on a 7-hour excursion in Cairo to explore some of the city's most famous attractions, including the Citadel of Saladin, the Military Museum, the world-famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and the Ibraham Ben-Ezra Synagogue. Also pay a respectful visit to the Hanging Church, Egypt's oldest church, built on the tower of Babylon Fortress. This tour brings together Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish landmarks in one memorable sightseeing experience.

This tour brings together Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish landmarks in one memorable sightseeing experience.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Cairo Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili

  • Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel to start the program.
  • Begin by visiting the Citadel of Saladin, the seat of rule for 700 years, dating back to the Islamic period. It was built by Saladin Al-Ayoubi and houses many attractive places to visit, such as the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, or Alabaster Mosque, considered one of the most beautiful in Egypt.
  • Next, visit the unique Military Museum, the mosque of Sultan Nasser Ben Qalawon, and the National Police Museum.
  • Then move to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, the oldest church in Egypt, built on a tower of Babylon Fortress.
  • Head to the Ibraham Ben-Ezra Synagogue, Cairo's most famous Jewish landmark.
  • Lastly, walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous bazaars in the world, built 700 years ago.
  • Drive back to your hotel to end the tour.
Cairo Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Hanging Church, Khan el-Khalili

Where this trip takes you

Cairo Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Hanging Church, Khan el-Khalili

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • Egyptian professional tour guide
  • Bottle of water

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Tipping

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 7 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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