Tours & Activities in Cairo
My place has always been Saladin Citadel (you will find me after the entry gate) so I know everything about the citadel of Saladin to take you on tour around different places in the castle area like:
- Mohamed Ali mosque
- The prison of the citadel for political prisoners
- The fantastic panorama view of the old city
- The Mosque of El Naser Mohamed Ebn Qaloun (Is the oldest one there)
- Solyman Pasha mosque
- Many stories about battles and massacres inside
I will give you knowledge and historical information about everything 😊
Wish the best for all and to have a great times in Egypt
Please note that
- The tour excludes the entrance fees to the Citadel area.
- The entrance fees ticket for Citadel of Saladin area cost 550 EGP and for students 275 EGP (accept only credit card)
Hi! and Welcome in Egypt. The homeland to one of the oldest civilizations, 3200 BC and another before. Egypt is much more nice pictures with the Pyramids & Sphinx. It's an entire Civilization, History and Society, Land of Magic which been mentioned with ancient Kings of Egypt. Great Advance in Astrology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine and most Sciences, Which many Scholars and Theories trying to explain how Ancient Egyptians did it. But mostly will stay Unrevealed Secrets to be only kept with them.
The Tour representing a Comprehensive Approach for Egyptian Society through Historical Knowledge for people who love Reading & Ideas, not only nice pictures for sightseeing.
Starting by the Central Square of the city to connect Egypt long history with its unforgettable events, so you can figure which part in history you stand.
Exploring the Middle-Age Era after 1200s to the Napoleon Bonaparte Big Campaign to Egypt. The Rise of an Empire under the Ambitious Leader of Egypt in 1800s, Muhammad Ali Basha. To the conspiracy against him & declining in power and the legacy of his great empire.
Then 1900s we will try to address the major events including Egypt Kings, Presidents, Political Leaders, Economists, Demonstrations & Alliances, Peace Treaties & Wartimes, Egypt as a battlefield for Capitalism & Communism after 1950, Generous Social Welfare System & Political Practices, Cultural Fashion & Clothes Influence which brought the society to its current condition.
Starting 2000s we hit what being called Arab Spring as 2011 Revolution the most famous, but also 2013 Revolution, the one unspoken about. Going to the Modern Egypt with the New President creating the fabulous "New Administrative Capital" and Mega Buildings being constructed.
Through exploring all challenges facing the country (Financially, Politically, Socially) and solutions to overcome in objective point of view. All above combined with what we'll see would be the big picture you going to keep in mind for Egypt.
Highlights of The Tour:
- Tahrir Complex
- American University
- Liberation Square
- Omar Makram Statue
- Kasr Al Nile Bridge
- Opera Square
- Cairo Tower
- Nile River Corniche
- People of Egypt Walkway
Imprtant Notes:
- Certain Places don't allow a Camera, it's better to leave it at hotel.
- For Cash Payments we only accept Euro, US Dollar, or Local currency.
- For Online Payments (PayPal or Credit cards) You need to make the payment before leaving the tour.
- The Tip is around 20 to 50 Euro/USD (or Equivalent in Local currency) You choose what to pay.
- In order to keep our platform as a Trusted Place, Certain Actions of the walker will be reported, including (Misbehaviour. Low Payments. etc)
NOTE... It is available from sunrise to sunset all day so contact me and do it at your preferred time, especially with a group at 6:00pm ....(again, It's a quad bike tour not the pyramids tour)
Whoever tried the quad doesn't need a description... and who doesn't, You are missing out... photos are not enough, but text me on whatsapp to visualize it to you, then you decide.
Here you are how it is going.
1- We meet at a place beside the pyramids.
2- I guide you to the quad place and tell the instructions you need(no worries, it's easy,automatic and fits even teenagers)
3- Quad fee is 20 EURO per person (1 hour)
4- Show u the directions and get you to perfect spots to have amazing pictures with creative ideas (pyramids and sunset in the background)
5- have some free fresh juice.
If u weren't happy don't pay a penny ..... See you travelers
The Tour representing a Comprehensive Approach for Egyptian Society through Historical Knowledge for people who love Reading & Ideas, not only nice pictures for sightseeing.
On our tour we will see Old Islamic Cairo landmarks and here's a brief of our itinerary Starting with Al Azhar Mosque as a resplendent congregation cons dered The Oldest Islamic University for Religious Studies receiving International Students every year. Built by Jawhar Al Siqilli in 972 at the time of Sultan Al Moez after Cairo became the capital of the Fatimid Caliphate, Its name from Al Zahraa meaning the shining one title for Fatimah the daughter of Prophet Muhammad.
Then we will see Al Hussein Mosque and the Mausoleum of imam Hussein ibn Ali and Fatima daughter of Prophet Muhammad built in 1154 Some Shia Muslims believe holly Husayn's head is buried in.
Also, we will go by Khan El Khalili Bazaar built in 1382 by Jaharkas Al Khalili in the time of Sultan Barquq after he demolished the Fatimid Mausoleum. The building is multi floors stores with caravanserai inns for merchants around the inner peristyle there's a courtyard to store goods and the upper floor as living quarters.
Then going by Al Moez Street to discover Qalawun Complex built by Sultan Al Mansur Qalawun in 1284 includes Bimaristan, Madrasa and Mausoleum, it's a major monument of Islamic Mamluk Architecture.
Highlights of The Tour:
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Hussein Mosque
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
- Al Moez Street
- Qalawun complex
- Wekalet El Ghoury
- Bayt Al-Suhaymi
Important Notes:
- For Ladies in case you wanted to get inside the mosque. Please bring a Head Scarf and a Long Skirt to use when we need it.
- For Cash Payments we only accept Euro, US Dollar, or Local currency.
- For Online Payments (PayPal or Credit cards) You need to make the payment before leaving the tour.
- The Tip is around 20 to 50 Euro/USD (or Equivalent in Local currency) You choose what to pay.
- In order to keep our platform as a Trusted Place, Certain Actions of the walker will be reported, including (Misbehaviour. Low Payments. etc)
