Cairo Citadel excursion from Sharm el Sheikh is a day...
Duration
1 Days
Location
Egypt
Starting From
EGP 10,504
Availability
Flexible Dates
Private air-conditioned transfers
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Flexible pace and photo stops
Historical landmarks
Cultural sightseeing
Overview
Cairo Citadel excursion from Sharm el Sheikh is a day tour to Cairo by air to visit citadel of Saladdin and Coptic Cairo quarters.
This excursion to Medieval Cairo will open the curtain of life within the walls of the ancient fortress, introduce you to the palaces of the rulers of Egypt and help you plunge into the world of the ancient East.
One day air excursion from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo's famous citadel, a very unique military structure, is a perfect option to discover Medieval Cairo and its attractions.
There are several significant structures hidden behind the walls of the Citadel.
Beside the world-famous alabaster mosque of Mohammed Ali we find there at least 3 palaces and 2 very interesting museums, plus ancient water-wheel and an aqueduct.
During our tour to the Citadel we will visit two mosques, one palace, the Military Museum and Police Museum, discover the ruins of Ablaq palace and wander withing the ancient walls.
Plus the museum of royal carriages can be visited (requires separated ticket)!
After lunch in a local restaurant let's walk through the Coptic Quarter of old Cairo, see the ancient fortress of Babylon, visit some Coptic churches and even a Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues of Egypt is situated in this quarter.
At the end of our tour, transfer to Cairo airport to catch your flight back to Sharm el Sheikh.
Itinerary
Day 1
05:00 - Transfer from your Sharm el Sheikh hotel to the airport
Day 2
06:00 - Flight to Cairo takes 50 minutes
Day 3
07:30 - Meet your guide and know the program
Day 4
07:45 - Transfer to the Citadel
Day 5
09:00 - Cairo Citadel excursion
Day 6
09:30 - Mohammed Ali mosque visit
Day 7
10:00 - Haramlec palace and Military museum
Day 8
11:00 - Royal carriages museum (optionally)
Day 9
13:00 - Lunch in a local restaurant
Day 10
14:00 - Transfer to Coptic Cairo
Day 11
14:30 - Old Cairo walking tour
Day 12
17:00 - Transfer to Cairo airport
Day 13
20:00 - Flight back to Sharm el Sheikh
Day 14
21:00 - Transfer to your hotel
Highlights
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