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Explore the most striking monuments during this Islamic Cairo half-day tour and marvel at the grandeur of Islamic architecture and art. A Cairo Top Tours Egyptologist guide will meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza to begin your visit to the largest Citadel in Egypt's history, the Citadel of Salah al-Din. This significant fortress, built during the rule of the Ayyubid dynasty, is recognized as one of the most luxurious fortresses constructed in Medieval Cairo.
The Citadel of Saladin contains multiple buildings, with the most remarkable being the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Other notable structures include the Mosque and Madrasa of Al-Nasir Kalawoun, the Mosque of Suleiman Pasha Al-Khadim (Sariya Al-Jabal), and the Mosque of Ahmad Kadkhoda Azban. The Muhammad Ali Mosque, built by the powerful ruler Mohamed Ali, resembles the Blue Mosque of Ahmed in Istanbul and is famed for its extensive use of alabaster, giving it its name.
Your Day Trip to Islamic Cairo will be enchanting as you stroll through the old narrow streets and wander in the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Book your spot now and enjoy our Cairo Half-Day Tours, which include a delicious local lunch at a restaurant. After completing your Cairo Day Tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
