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Explore Luxor ToursPrivate Old Cairo, Citadel & Khan el-Khalili Tour
Old Cairo and Islamic Cairo, Egypt
Duration
About 7 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
This private Cairo day tour follows the city’s medieval, Islamic and Coptic layers in a practical order: the Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili. Travel with a private Egyptologist and air-conditioned vehicle, with standard Citadel admission and bottled water included.
It is the right companion to a Giza and Grand Egyptian Museum day, rather than a repeat of it. Old Cairo is visited in daylight while church access is practical; Khan el-Khalili completes the route with time to walk and browse without treating it as a rushed shopping stop. Before booking, read our guide to planning an Old Cairo, Citadel and Khan el-Khalili day for practical timing and route context.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Visit the Citadel of Saladin and Muhammad Ali Mosque.
- Explore the historic churches and lanes of Old Cairo.
- Walk through Khan el-Khalili with time for architecture and atmosphere.
- Travel privately with an English-speaking Egyptologist and air-conditioned vehicle.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- See Cairo beyond the ancient monuments on one coherent private route.
- Visit the Citadel with enough time for its scale and city views.
- Explore Old Cairo during its practical daytime access window.
- End in Khan el-Khalili with a dedicated Egyptologist and private return.
Itinerary
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Pickup and Cairo Citadel
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Cairo or Giza hotel and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Citadel of Saladin. Explore the fortress setting and Muhammad Ali Mosque at a comfortable pace.
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Old Cairo and its historic churches
Continue to Old Cairo in its practical daytime access window. Walk through the historic quarter around the Hanging Church and other accessible churches, with your guide placing the Roman fortress and Coptic heritage in context.
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Khan el-Khalili
Continue to Khan el-Khalili for a guided walk through the historic market lanes. The stop is for atmosphere, architecture and orientation; shopping purchases and optional cafe stops are not included.
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Return to your hotel
Return privately to your Cairo or Giza hotel. The exact order may change for current access, traffic, prayer times or guest comfort while keeping the listed route and inclusions intact.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Cairo or Giza hotel.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard Citadel admission.
- Bottled water.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks at the restaurant.
- Any church, museum or monument ticket not listed as included.
- Shopping purchases.
- Personal spending and tipping.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$150 per person
2 guests
US$100 per person
3-4 guests
US$80 per person
5-8 guests
US$70 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, current site access and guide language. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Start time is confirmed around current Citadel and Old Cairo access.
- Dress modestly for mosque and church visits.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven paving, steps and market lanes.
- Church access and the final route order are rechecked for your date.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is this Old Cairo tour?
Allow about 7 hours from pickup to return. The exact duration depends on traffic, current access, walking pace and time spent in the market lanes.
Is Citadel admission included?
Yes. Standard Citadel admission is included in the confirmed base route, subject to current opening arrangements.
Are Old Cairo church tickets included?
The route includes Old Cairo sightseeing. Any separately charged church, museum or monument access is checked and confirmed for your requested date.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is not included. A restaurant stop can be arranged in the confirmed timing; drinks at the restaurant are not included.
