Cairo Half-Day Tour to Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque Day Trip

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Price varies by group size

From $40.00

Duration

1 day

Max People

Tour Type

Private

Location

Cairo

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Overview

Cairo Half-Day Tour to Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque Day Trip

Egypt is filled with remarkable historical landmarks, and one of the most iconic is the Citadel of Salah El Din. Built in the 12th century by the legendary leader Salah El Din, this grand fortress stands proudly on a hilltop facing Mokattam Mountain. It was later completed by his brother, Al-Malik Al-Adil, and served as the seat of Egypt’s administration during the Ayyubid and Ottoman eras.

Inside the citadel lies the stunning Mosque of Mohamed Ali, one of Cairo’s most famous Islamic monuments. Over the centuries, the citadel was expanded and refined by various rulers, making it one of the most recognizable medieval fortifications in the Middle East.

With a Cairo Private Tour, you’ll uncover the rich history, impressive architecture, and cultural significance of this remarkable fortress that has safeguarded Cairo for centuries.

Included/Excluded

Transport services from /to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Tickets to the mentioned sites in Cairo.
Transportation during all our tours by a private air-conditioned car.
Good quality lunch in a local restaurant
Accredited Egyptologist guide
A bottle of mineral wate
Shopping tours in Cairo if we have enough time
All taxes and service charges

Any extras not mentioned in the program.
Tipping.

Tour Plan

Hotel Pickup

Your tour leader from Cairo Top Tours will pick you up from your hotel and introduce you to your licensed guide before starting the journey to the Citadel of Saladin.

Explore the Citadel of Saladin

Discover one of the strongest medieval fortresses ever built. Its strategic hilltop location gave it control over both Cairo and Fustat, serving as a vital defensive stronghold.

The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali

Visit the most famous landmark inside the citadel — the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Inspired by Ottoman architecture in Istanbul, the mosque features a striking square layout, a grand central dome 21 meters wide, and rises 52 meters high.

History and Legacy

Learn how the citadel continued to develop over 700 years, from the time of Sultan Saladin through the Mamluk period.
In 1976, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and officially opened to the public in 1983.

Return Transfer

After exploring this historic site, you’ll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel, completing your half-day tour of the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque.