Private Tour in Cairo Citadel

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1. The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.

   2 h

2. Mohamed Ali pasha mosque at citadel of Saladin,Cairo,Egypt. Also known as Alabaster mosque, because of the outer casing of the walls up to 13 meters high. this mosque has been built by Mohamed Ali pasha the Turkish ruler in Egypt ( 1805- 1848 ). he built this mosque on honor of his son Tusson pasha, who died in early age. he start building the mosque 1825 and finish 1848. The designer was Turkish architect Yousf Bushnaq, who designed the mosque in the same shape of the blue mosque in Istanbul Turkey. The mosque divided for 2 parts, The atrium & the mosque. with its great dome ( 52 m. high ) and two great minarets ( 84 m. high ).

   30 min

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 604 of 10229.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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