Cairo Trip Overview
Explore the Salah el din Citadel and a historic mosque on a private, 3-hour tour with an Egyptian lunch at a neighborhood restaurant. Learn about the history and architecture of the sprawling complex as you walk the medieval fortifications with your guide and enjoys weeping views of Cairo from the walls. Hear the story of Ottoman commander Mohamed Ali Pasha while visiting the exquisite, domed mosque he built during his controversial reign. Sample traditional Egyptian cuisine at a near by restaurant before finishing the tour at your hotel.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Explore the Salah el din Citadel and a historic mosque on a private, 3-hour tour with an Egyptian lunch at a neighborhood restaurant. Learn about the history and architecture of the sprawling complex as you walk the medieval fortifications with your guide and enjoys weeping views of Cairo from the walls. Hear the story of Ottoman commander Mohamed Ali Pasha while visiting the exquisite, domed mosque he built during his controversial reign. Sample traditional Egyptian cuisine at a near by restaurant before finishing the tour at your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
You will be picked up from your hotel or address of preference by a private vehicle and a private guide. You will then head to the Citadel. Along the way the guide will give a brief introduction of the tour at hand and answer any questions you may have.
Upon entering the site, you will be shown around the grounds with further explanation of the history and architecture of the vast complex. Enjoy taking photos from the various vantage points with panoramic views of the city
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Enter into the Mosque of Mohamed Ali with your guide while he explains the history of the iconic structure and the significance of Mohamed Ali; one of the most controversial rulers of Modern Egypt.
Duration: 1 hour
