Islamic Cairo

Visit to the Citadel of Salah Ed-Din Located high atop Cairo, the Citadel boasts magnificent views of the city. Built by the Arab hero Salah ad-Din, the Citadel primarily functioned as a military garrison, as well as serving as a royal residence for over 700 years.

Continuing in the historical traditions of Islamic Cairo, our Cairo tour next pays a visit to the famous Sultan Hassan Mosque, which dates back to the 13th century. Considered to be one of the masterpieces of Islamic art and architecture, its history also includes time spent as a school. Equally as impressive is the Mohamed Ali Mosque, one of Cairo’s most visible landmarks, with its twin minarets rising high atop the Citadel, then will continue to visit Ibn Touloun Mosque the oldest mosque in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa surviving in its full original form, and Gayer Anderson Museum (Beit El Kertlia) which located in a beautiful historical house in Cairo It was built in 1631 by a wealthy man called Mohamed Ibn Hah Salem Ibn Gelmam, The house is considered to be one of the most marvelous historical structures in Egypt and the museum is a popular tourist attraction.