On This journey you will discover the hidden gems of Islamic Cairo, where your Egyptologist will set you up for the Islamic culture and religion of the region.

First, walk through the aspiring splendor of Salah El-Din Citadel, which will take you back in time, for this medieval fortress was a turning-point historical evidence of the Crusaders Conquest in Egypt.

Next, indulge your curiosity in exploring the captivating Mosques of fatimids cairo.

Later in the afternoon, slip through the hustling and bustling skinny lanes of Khan Al-Khalili.

• Saladin’s Citadel
• Mohamed Ali’s mosque
• Sultan Hassan’s mosque
• Al Refie mosque
• Khan ElKhalili markets

Salah El-Din Citadel: Your Egyptologist will journey you through the Citadel, a medieval fortress erected high up a mighty hill, which was authentically built by Saladin to fortify  Cairo against the Crusaders. 

This massive complex of houses, mosques, and museums is topped up with the beautifully structured Mosque of Mohammed Ali, AKA the Alabaster Mosque with the shining alabaster that cover its inner and outer walls.

Sultan Hassan Mosque: You will be driven to experience the beauty of the Sultan Hassan Mosque which dates from around 1,361 AD. Some believe it is the most beautiful mosque in the world from an architectural standpoint, where art was executed with precision!

AL Rifa’i Mosque: Just adjacent to Sultan Hassan Mosque, falls The Royal Mausoleum of  Mohamed Ali’s family, which was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. This was part of a vast campaign held in the 19th century of Egyptian rulers to both, associate themselves with the perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt’s Islamic history, and as well, modernize the city. 

Get a glimpse of the mosque that was constructed next to two large public squares and of several European style boulevard.

Enrich yourself by learning about the Iranian Revolution and the resting place of the Shah of Iran.

Khan El-Khalili: End your historically colorful journey with a savoring tour down Muiz El-Din Allah Street, where the main gates to the heart of historical Cairo of the 10th century open their doors for you!

Have fun around the crowd on this outstanding single street that has more listed buildings per meter than any others in the world! 

Explore the beautiful Islamic monuments and the fascinating Khan El-Khalili bazaars; one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East, and where locals shop and make a living through their workshops and little stalls selling all that please your interests, from woodwork and glassware to leather goods and perfumes!  

• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Pick up services from your hotel & return.
• Private expert Egyptologist.
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sights. 

• Sites not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Extra expenses.
• Tips and gratitude.
• Meals & drinks.

Price is $120 USD per person.