Medieval Cairo
The architectural and spiritual heart of Islamic Cairo: the Citadel of Saladin, Ibn Tulun, the Gayer-Anderson House and Al-Moez Street.
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The day, hour by hour
Pickup
From your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
The Citadel of Saladin
A twelfth-century fortress above the city, with panoramic Cairo views and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Alabaster Mosque.
Ibn Tulun Mosque
Cairo's oldest surviving mosque, known for its vast open courtyard and spiral minaret.
The Gayer-Anderson Museum
A preserved seventeenth-century house beside Ibn Tulun, furnished with Islamic art, antiques and mashrabiya screens.
Al-Moez Street
Walk through Fatimid Cairo: medieval gates, carved minarets, madrasas and restored palaces, with time for mint tea in a historic cafe.
Return
Drop-off at your hotel, or onward to your evening plans.
What's included in your private Cairo tour
Included
- A private, certified guide for the full day
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch during your tour day, worked in around the sites with your guide
- Entry tickets to every site on the itinerary
Not included
- Optional experiences or tickets not named in the itinerary
- Tips (bakshish) for your guide and driver
By the size of your party
$350 per person
Private pricing, including the listed services.
$165 per person
Private pricing, including the listed services.
$145 per person
Private pricing, including the listed services.
Prices are in USD. A larger party shares the same guide and vehicle cost. At current exchange rates, that is approximately €145, €125 and €110 per person. Travelling as seven or more? Contact Nordnile for a private quote.
What the rate actually pays for
Some tours in Cairo cost less. Here is where the difference goes.
No shopping stops
Every hour on your itinerary goes to a site, not a commission-paying shop or workshop arranged for your guide's benefit rather than yours.
A proper day rate
Guides and drivers are paid in full for the work itself, regardless of what you do or don't buy along the way.
Chosen directly
Every guide and driver working with Nordnile is engaged directly, not sourced through a layer of agencies each taking a cut before the day begins.
Questions you might have
Do I need to dress differently for the mosques?
Shoulders and knees covered, and a headscarf for women at the Citadel and Ibn Tulun. Shoes come off before entering prayer areas.
Is Al-Moez Street walkable for everyone?
Yes, it's a pedestrian street, mostly flat, with cafes to rest along the way.
Is there a break for lunch?
Yes. Rather than a fixed stop, your guide works it in around the day, wherever suits the group best.
Plan your private Cairo day
Complete the booking form below with your preferred date, hotel and party size. We will confirm availability and your final private-tour plan by email.
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