8-Hour Religious Tour of Cairo with Saladin Citadel and Old Cairo

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the fantastic Saladin Citadel
• 02 Visit El Sultan Hassan and El Rifaei mosques
• 03 Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Al Hussin
• 04 Roam through the historic Old Cairo area

Embark on an 8-hour tour through Egypt's rich religious diversity, from the imposing Saladin Citadel to the sacred landmarks of Old Cairo. Explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed ALI, visit El Sultan Hassan and El Rifaei mosques, and experience the atmosphere of Al Hussin, one of the oldest Islamic areas in Egypt. Continue to Old Cairo to discover the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, some of Egypt's oldest churches, and the famous Ben Ezra synagogue. This journey offers a meaningful glimpse into the country's layered religious history in a single day.

Inside the Citadel, explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed ALI.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saladin Citadel, Al Hussin, and Old Cairo Sacred Sites

• Explore the diverse religious influences in Egypt, the country of all religions.
• Begin your day tour with a visit to the renowned Muslim fortress in Cairo, Saladin Citadel.
  • Inside the Citadel, explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed ALI.
  • Visit El Sultan Hassan and El Rifaei mosques.
  • Conclude this section with a visit to the oldest Islamic area in Egypt, Al Hussin.
• Proceed to Old Cairo, where historical landmarks showcase the country's rich religious history.
  • Discover the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon.
  • Visit some of the oldest churches in Egypt, including The Hanging Church, San Jorge Church, and the Caver Church, where the Holy Family once stayed during their visit to Egypt.
  • Explore the famous Ben Ezra synagogue.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Entrance fees
• Local lunch
• A bottle of water

What's Not Included

• All extras not mentioned in the inclusions
• Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel in Cairo

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.