Half Day Tour to Saladin Citadel, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Overview
Explore a breathtaking panoramic view from the castle's summit, which includes several incredible vistas of Old Cairo, its architecture, and the three distant pyramids. Saladin's Citadel was constructed during the Ayyubid dynasty, so take some souvenir pictures to preserve your memories of that time period. 1052 years have passed since Saladin Castle was established.
You will be able to see the Mohammed Ali Mosque or the Alabaster Mosque, as its silver dome is the expressive dome, but the Mohammed Ali Mosque, which is considered an icon of beauty and Ottoman architecture in Egypt, was built by “Mohammed Ali”, in the Ottoman style, with the same design as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, known as the Blue Mosque.
Al-Moez Street is one of the most important and prominent open museums in Egypt, which extends between two doors of the walls of Old Cairo from Bab Al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuwayla in the south, passing through several ancient historical lanes and streets, the most prominent of which are: Al-Darb Al-Asfar, Burjwan, Khan Al-Khalili, and Al-Ghouriya.
Explore a breathtaking panoramic view from the castle's summit, which includes several incredible vistas of Old Cairo, its architecture, and the three distant pyramids. Saladin's Citadel was constructed during the Ayyubid dynasty, so take some souvenir pictures to preserve your memories of that time period. 1052 years have passed since Saladin Castle was established.
You will be able to see the Mohammed Ali Mosque or the Alabaster Mosque, as its silver dome is the expressive dome, but the Mohammed Ali Mosque, which is considered an icon of beauty and Ottoman architecture in Egypt, was built by “Mohammed Ali”, in the Ottoman style, with the same design as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, known as the Blue Mosque.
Al-Moez Street is one of the most important and prominent open museums in Egypt, which extends between two doors of the walls of Old Cairo from Bab Al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuwayla in the south, passing through several ancient historical lanes and streets, the most prominent of which are: Al-Darb Al-Asfar, Burjwan, Khan Al-Khalili, and Al-Ghouriya.
Inclusion
- Transportation services to and from your Cairo or Giza accommodation.
- Prices for entry to each of the Cairo locations listed.
- All of our trips include transportation in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for your Cairo city tour.
- Our Egyptologist tour guide, who speaks English, led us on our Cairo City Tour to Khan El Khalili, El Moez Street, and Saladin Citadel.
- During day trips to Egypt, a bottle of mineral water is provided.
- When you visit Islamic Cairo, you may stop for food if you want to.
- Try local coffee or tea in one of Cairo's most well-known cafés, such as Layali El-Hussein or El-Fishawy.
- If we have enough time, we can go shopping in Cairo.
- Our Egypt Tours pricing includes all taxes and service fees.
Exclusion
- Anything additional that isn't listed in the Cairo Day Tours itinerary.
- Our Cairo City Tour does not include tipping.
- Prices do not apply to Egypt Easter tours or Egypt Christmas and New Year excursions.
Itinerary
Your guide will meet you in front of your hotel lobby or pick you up in front of the airport to start your tour:
Salah al-Din Citadel, which Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi started building this castle on Mount Muqattam in 572 AH / 1176 AD in a place that was known as the air dome, but he did not complete it in his lifetime, and was completed by Sultan al-Kamil bin al-Adil (604 AH / 1207 AD), who was the first to inhabit it and take it as the king's house, and it remained the seat of government of Egypt until the reign of Khedive Ismail, who moved the seat of government to Abdeen Palace in the Khedivaliya district of Cairo.
Al-Moez Street The street was named Al-Moez Din Allah in 1937, and that name extends from Bab Al-Fotouh to Bab Zuwayla, including the streets of Bab Al-Fotouh, Amir Al-Jewish, Al-Nahasin, Ben Qasrin, Al-Sagha, Al-Ashrafiya, Al-Shawayin, Al-Aqadin, Al-Manakhliyah, Al-Manjadin, Al-Sukariya to Bab Zuwayla, and the current name goes back to the Fatimid Caliph Al-Moez Din Allah.
Khan El Khalili Street is not just a street, but an area full of memories and spirituality of its own that makes it a must-see for anyone who visits and lives in Cairo.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $100 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $70 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $60 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $55 Per Person |
Start from : $55
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You can visit Saladin Citadel, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar which are the most magnificent places in the Old Cairo district.
You should visit Khan El Khalili to have a unique experience, where you can go to El Fishawy caffè to have a drink and you can also buy gifts and old things.
Yes, bargaining is a common practice at Khan El Khalili and many other markets in Egypt. It is expected that you negotiate the price with the vendor to get a better deal. However, remember to be respectful and maintain a friendly attitude during the bargaining process.
Yes, for a more fulfilling trip, hiring a guide is highly advised. Competent guides can offer recommendations, assistance with getting around the city, and historical and cultural insights. Tour operators or the attractions themselves can make arrangements for guides.
Egypt has an overall mild climate, with the best time to visit being between October and May.
The Citadel was built by a ruler named Salah al-Din to keep the city safe from attacks by a group called the Crusaders. It was also meant to be a safe place for the ruler to run the government. This happened a long time ago, not too long after Salah al-Din had taken down another group called the Fatimid Caliphate.
Al Moez Street is a very important street in Cairo that tells the story of the city from a long time ago until now. It shows how Islamic civilization has changed over time, starting with the Fatimid era, then the Ayyubid era, and then the Mamelukes, Circassians, and Ottomans. The street goes on for a long way and has lots of interesting things to see.
The Saladin Citadel in Cairo is a huge and impressive building that shows us how people used to build things a long time ago. It is very tall and can be seen from far away. When I visited, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and how important it is in history.
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