Private Tour to Citadel, Coptic and Islamic Cairo Khan El Khalili
Description
we will stroll through the winding streets of the Islamic Cairo and the Citadel stoppin by important historic monuments, buildings and places. . We will continue to the Saladin Citadel, a medieval Islamic fortification with mosques and museums. Perched on the summit of the citadel, the 19th century Ottoman Mosque of Muhammad Ali represents his efforts to erase the thraces of the Mameluke dynasty that he replaced. and then visit largest in Cairo in terms of area.IIroncially, El-Arafa necropolis is going to be our last stop today. Known in English as the “City of the Dead”, the cemetery has been around for more than 700 years in a city so crowded that today tens of thousands live here among the tombs. Continue to Coptic/Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, Ibn Ezra sinagogue. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar
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DescriptionThe Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries
Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga
Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar
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Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Pickup from your hotel's reception Directions: Your pickup location will be from the hotel reception. Your guide will be holding a sign saying "Travel Trend Egypt" Dates: See Availability Return point: Returns to original departure point
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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we will stroll through the winding streets of the Islamic Cairo and the Citadel stoppin by important historic monuments, buildings and places. . We will continue to the Saladin Citadel, a medieval Islamic fortification with mosques and museums. Perched on the summit of the citadel, the 19th century Ottoman Mosque of Muhammad Ali represents his efforts to erase the thraces of the Mameluke dynasty that he replaced. and then visit largest in Cairo in terms of area.IIroncially, El-Arafa necropolis is going to be our last stop today. Known in English as the “City of the Dead”, the cemetery has been around for more than 700 years in a city so crowded that today tens of thousands live here among the tombs. Continue to Coptic/Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, Ibn Ezra sinagogue. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar
