Cairo Excursion · Cairo

Old Cairo & Citadel

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Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Cairo Citadel

Muhammad Ali Mosque domes and minarets at the Cairo Citadel

Sultan Hassan Mosque and Cairo skyline seen from the Citadel

Woman in the Muhammad Ali Mosque courtyard by the ablution fountain

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Tour Overview

This Old Cairo private tour spends a day in the city’s medieval and religious heart: the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the lanes of Khan El Khalili, and the churches and synagogue of Coptic Cairo, all with your own English-speaking guide and private car. It suits travelers who have seen the pyramids and want to understand Cairo as a living city.

At a glance

Item	Details
Format	Private full-day tour from your Cairo hotel
Sites	Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Khan El Khalili, Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga
Transport	Private air-conditioned vehicle
Guide	English-speaking guide
Price	$180 per person for 1 traveler, $120 per person for 2, $100 per person for 3
Entrance tickets	Not listed in the published inclusions; confirm when booking

Three faiths in one day

The route moves through layers of Cairo’s history. The Citadel, on the Moqattam hills, was the seat of power for centuries, and the Ottoman-style Mohamed Ali Mosque gives the best city view of the day. Khan El Khalili is a working bazaar rather than a museum, so time there is as much about atmosphere as shopping. Coptic Cairo then shows the city’s Christian and Jewish heritage in a compact walled quarter, which makes it easy to see four sites without much walking between them.

Tips for the day

Wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees for the mosque, churches and synagogue; women may want a scarf.
Entrance tickets are not listed in the published inclusions, so confirm with us when booking whether they are covered.
Meals are not listed in the inclusions, and tips are excluded.
Bring small notes for shopping in the bazaar, and agree on prices before buying.

Combine it with

Most visitors pair this with Giza on another day, either the Pyramids day tour or the Grand Egyptian Museum and pyramids. If you want both in a short package, see Taste of Egypt, 4 days in Cairo. Our Cairo travel guide covers the city’s districts in more depth.

See more Cairo tours and excursions, or ask for a tailor-made day built around the parts of the city you care about most.

Tour Highlights

Private English-speaking Egyptologist

Transfer from/to your hotel by private AC vehicle

Entrance tickets to all sights mentionted

Tour Itinerary

Enjoy a privately guided exploration of Cairo’s rich religious and architectural heritage with your expert Egyptologist. Begin at the Citadel of Saladin, dramatically positioned on the Moqattam Hills, and visit the elegant Mosque of Mohamed Ali, celebrated for its alabaster interiors and sweeping views across the city.

Continue to Islamic Cairo and wander through the atmospheric lanes of Khan El Khalili, the city’s historic bazaar, renowned for its traditional craftsmanship and timeless character. Later, discover the treasures of Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, offering a fascinating glimpse into Egypt’s layered spiritual heritage.

Return to your hotel at the end of the day.

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Inclusions

All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
Private sightseeing tours in Cairo (listed on itinerary)
English-speaking tour guide / Leader
All service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Any optional tours
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping.

Tour Prices

Cairo Nile Felucca Prices

Three Persons

$100

Two Persons

$120

One Person

$180

Important Notes

👨‍👩‍👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:

0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.

Notes:

Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.

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Old Cairo and Citadel Tour: Your Questions

It is $180 per person for one traveler, $120 per person for two and $100 per person for three.

You see the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, the Church of Abu Serga and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Yes. The day includes time in Islamic Cairo and the Khan El Khalili bazaar between the Citadel and Coptic Cairo.

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“Our Egypt trip was perfectly organized with excellent guides, smooth transfers, and constant support from arrival until departure.”

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