Overview
Saladin Citadel stands as one of Cairo’s most important landmarks because this tour gives you insight into its rich historical legacy and beautiful architectural design on a half-day schedule. From the hilltop position, the citadel extends panoramic vistas across the city, which protects decades of Egyptian cultural legacy. Cairo’s medieval past found its emblem in Saladin Citadel which Sultan Saladin built as a defensive fortress during the 12th century, thereby becoming an essential site for history enthusiasts.
Your tour will highlight the Mosque of Muhammad Ali known as Alabaster Mosque where you can see magnificent domes decorated intricately across its Ottoman structure. You will devote part of your trip to the National Military Museum to learn about Egyptian military history and walk along the citadel walls to observe the remarkable Islamic and medieval architectural style. Your guide possessing historical expertise will communicate exciting pasts about how the citadel played its part in shaping Egyptian history.
The tour allows visitors to experience Cairo's cultural heritage throughout a half-day without dedicating their entire day to exploration. History lovers along with visitors seeking city panoramas should visit the Saladin Citadel Tour to experience Egypt’s magnificent past. Your exploration ends with a comfortable hotel transfer to bring productive memories of this noteworthy historical attraction.
Saladin Citadel stands as one of Cairo’s most important landmarks because this tour gives you insight into its rich historical legacy and beautiful architectural design on a half-day schedule. From the hilltop position, the citadel extends panoramic vistas across the city, which protects decades of Egyptian cultural legacy. Cairo’s medieval past found its emblem in Saladin Citadel which Sultan Saladin built as a defensive fortress during the 12th century, thereby becoming an essential site for history enthusiasts.
Your tour will highlight the Mosque of Muhammad Ali known as Alabaster Mosque where you can see magnificent domes decorated intricately across its Ottoman structure. You will devote part of your trip to the National Military Museum to learn about Egyptian military history and walk along the citadel walls to observe the remarkable Islamic and medieval architectural style. Your guide possessing historical expertise will communicate exciting pasts about how the citadel played its part in shaping Egyptian history.
The tour allows visitors to experience Cairo's cultural heritage throughout a half-day without dedicating their entire day to exploration. History lovers along with visitors seeking city panoramas should visit the Saladin Citadel Tour to experience Egypt’s magnificent past. Your exploration ends with a comfortable hotel transfer to bring productive memories of this noteworthy historical attraction.
Inclusion
- Transportation services to and from your Cairo or Giza accommodation.
- Tickets to the Cairo locations are listed.
- We use a private, air-conditioned vehicle for transportation on all of our trips.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a neighborhood eatery while on your half-day tour of Cairo.
- Our Cairo City Tour to the Saladin Citadel was led by an accredited Egyptologist guide.
- During day trips to Egypt, a bottle of mineral water is provided.
- If we have enough time, we can go shopping in Cairo.
- Our Egypt Tours pricing includes all taxes and service fees.
Exclusion
- Anything extra that isn't covered in our itinerary for Cairo day trips.
- Our Cairo Trips do not include gratuity.
Itinerary
A comfortable vehicle with air-conditioning will provide you with hotel transportation from Cairo or Giza so you can start your Saladin Citadel Half-Day Tour. Your tour guide will reveal insightful historical information about Cairo and this medieval fortress at the Citadel of Saladin during your visit. During the 12th century, Sultan Saladin constructed this citadel to withstand Crusaders while making it the primary governmental venue for Egypt through numerous centuries.
Travelers should visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque which locals call the Alabaster Mosque to behold one of the beautiful landmarks within the citadel. Observe the mosque's magnificent Ottoman architectural design among its tall minarets along with wonderful city skyline views that extend from the mosque's courtyard. The guide will introduce stories about Mohamed Ali Pasha who funded the mosque construction while sharing its essential role in modern Egyptian history.
Your tour should proceed to examine more important sites at the citadel by visiting the National Military Museum alongside the Police Museum where you can observe various historical artifacts depicting Egypt's military past. Walk through this extensive fortress where you can enjoy panoramic city views spanning Old Cairo even if you can spot the Giza Pyramids on a clear day. When your immersion in the citadel’s historical recovery and architectural magnificence concludes you will get a hotel transfer that finishes your half-day historical tour.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $110 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $60 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $45 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $39.99 Per Person |
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