Islamic sites walking tour of Cairo

Follow your guide up Mokattam hill to the citadel of Saladin (or Al-Qalaa), an Islamic fortification overlooking the whole city. The Citadel was constructed by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to protect against the attacks of the Crusaders and served as a royal residence for Egypt’s rulers for more than 700 years. Learn about the Citadel’s grand mosque, known as the Mosque of Muhamed Ali, its impressive history as you admire the wondrous minarets reaching into the sky and magnificent domes sparkling in the sunlight. Continue visiting palaces and museums at the Citadel where you enjoy breathtaking views over the whole city. Next, visit the 14th-century Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, one of the largest mosques in the world and undoubtedly one of Cairo’s most iconic landmarks. Be wowed by the mosque’s colossal scale as you explore the interior and learn about its remarkable Mamluk construction and architecture.
Shifting direction, it’s time to hit the streets of Cairo for an authentic local experience: shopping at a bazaar. Following your guide, venture through the labyrinth of narrow streets and passageways of Khan el-Khalili, one of the world’s largest souks (open-air marketplaces). Browse the tightly packed stalls displaying everything from spices and leather goods to jewellery and vegetables, all on a street that has hardly changed for centuries. Bargaining is expected Stop at local vendors to practice your bargaining skills and purchase handcrafted souvenirs, or simply relax and watch the hustle-bustle go by, Your guide will then escort you back to your hotel, where your tour ends.