Half Day Private Tour to Saladin Citadel
Overview
Half-Day Tour to Saladin Citadel
A journey through the ages, exploring the jewels of cultural tourism. Our journey takes us through the majesty of Egypt's castles, towers, fortresses, and mosques, described as iconic testaments to Egypt's stories of resilience. In our report, we discuss a visit to the Citadel of Saladin, to experience moments within the walls of time and history, and to wander among its magnificent attractions.
Saladin's Citadel, a massive military monument overlooking Salah Salem Street, offers the most stunning view in Cairo. It was built to protect Egypt in the event of a Crusader invasion from the Levant, thus consolidating the mighty Egyptian military.
Discover the iconic Muhammad Ali Mosque: A highlight of Egypt tours. With a knowledgeable tour guide, take advantage of a variety of day tours in Cairo to discover more about this mosque.
Half-Day Tour to Saladin Citadel
A journey through the ages, exploring the jewels of cultural tourism. Our journey takes us through the majesty of Egypt's castles, towers, fortresses, and mosques, described as iconic testaments to Egypt's stories of resilience. In our report, we discuss a visit to the Citadel of Saladin, to experience moments within the walls of time and history, and to wander among its magnificent attractions.
Saladin's Citadel, a massive military monument overlooking Salah Salem Street, offers the most stunning view in Cairo. It was built to protect Egypt in the event of a Crusader invasion from the Levant, thus consolidating the mighty Egyptian military.
Discover the iconic Muhammad Ali Mosque: A highlight of Egypt tours. With a knowledgeable tour guide, take advantage of a variety of day tours in Cairo to discover more about this mosque.
Inclusion
- Tickets to the Cairo locations are listed.
- Shopping tours in Cairo, if we have enough time.
- Our Egypt Tours pricing includes all taxes and service fees.
- During day trips to Egypt, a bottle of mineral water is provided.
- Transportation services to and from your Cairo or Giza accommodation.
- 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.
Exclusion
- Tipping
- Any extras
- Ramadan hours close early
Itinerary
Egypt is protected, this is what history confirms and antiquities document. It is protected by its people and its castles, by its beauty and strength. Among its strength and beauty together comes the Citadel of Saladin al-Ayyubi, which some like to call the Citadel of Muhammad Ali.
Start a new day in Cairo with our distinguished company that will provide you with a special day like you. Our vehicle shall drive you to the Saladin Citadel. The Citadel of Saladin, called Citadel of the Mountain, is one of the topmost landmarks of Islamic Cairo. It lies in the Citadel district built on one of the hills flying off Mokattam Mountains at the outskirts of Cairo.
Salah al-Din founded this fortress on a knoll of Mokattam Mountain, and his brother King al-Adil completed it in 1208, with the aim of securing Cairo against potential invasions.
From the Ayyubid era to the end of the Muhammad Ali dynasty, the Citadel of Salah al-Din al-Ayyyubi was not spared from historical events, as it was where many sultans were crowned, where the famous massacre of the Citadel took place, and where armies set out to liberate the Levant from the Crusaders, to conquer Cyprus and others, and also witnessed the fall of the Mamluk state and the control of the Ottoman caliphate over Egypt, and the establishment of the Muhammad Ali dynasty The Citadel houses rare treasures and artifacts, and many secrets within its arms have not been revealed until now.
After learning more with our guide, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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 |
Start from : $40
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