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The Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Cairo Citadel against a clear sky
Cairo City Tour

Cairo City Tour: Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Egyptian Museum & Coptic Cairo

Discover historic Cairo across a full day — the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Egyptian Museum, and the churches of Coptic Cairo.

Approximately 8 hoursCairo City / Cultural Tour
Itinerary

What you'll see

  1. The Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali
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    Citadel of Saladin

    Begin at the medieval Islamic fortress overlooking Cairo, built by Saladin in the 12th century and offering sweeping city views.

  2. Domes and minarets of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
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    Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    Step inside the Alabaster Mosque, the crowning landmark of the Citadel, with its grand domes and twin minarets.

  3. Cairo skyline along the Nile
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    The Egyptian Museum

    Discover thousands of years of antiquities, from royal mummies to the dazzling treasures of the pharaohs.

  4. A domed Coptic church in Old Cairo
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    Coptic Cairo

    Wander the historic Christian quarter, with its ancient churches and the atmospheric lanes of Old Cairo.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cairo / Giza)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle
  • All transfers between sites
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Entrance fees to the sites
  • Egyptian Museum admission
  • Lunch and personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • Approximately 8 hours in total.
  • Modest dress is recommended for visits to religious sites.
  • The itinerary can be adjusted based on opening days and your interests.
Gallery

A glimpse of the journey

Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Citadel
Coptic church in Old Cairo
The Nile through Cairo at sunset
Pharaonic statues at an Egyptian temple