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Salah Al Din Citadel Tickets, Cairo

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Salah Al Din Citadel Tickets Highlights

Gain significant insight into the history of Islamic Cairo as you take a visit to Salah Al Din Citadel, a famous fortress in Cairo
Arrive at the monument situated on the Muqattam Hills and get amazed by the panoramic views of the city
Know about the most outstanding defensive structure of the Middle ages while strolling through the palace
Enjoy visiting famous monuments nearby the citadel i.e. Police Museum, Ottoman-era Sulayman Pasha al-Khadim Mosque, and the Military Museum

Salah Al Din Citadel Tickets Overview

Activity Location: 27H6+G27, Privet Entrance Bel Kalaa, Al Abageyah, El Khalifa, Cairo Governorate 4252360, Egypt

Operational Hours: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Activity Duration: 2-3 Hours (Approx)

About the Salah Al Din Citadel Tickets, Cairo:

Delve into the ancient history of Egypt as you explore one of the incredible fortress i.e. Salah Al Din Citadel in Cairo city. Visit this marvelous monument and know about its amazing defensive structure. Admire the magnificent view of the city as you reach at the top of Muqattam Hills.

About the Activity:

Gear up to see one of the classical monuments i.e. Salah Al Din Citadel while exploring Cairo city.
Explore the fortress and know the reason why it is considered one of the majestic defensive structures in Cairo.
Gain significant insight into construction of building i.e. built by Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi in 572 AH/ 1176 AD as his official residence.
Know the historic significance of the monument from the 19th century to 1952 revolution.
Don't miss to visit some nearby monuments nearby the fortress i.e. Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Ottoman-era Sulayman Pasha al-Khadim Mosque, and Al-Jawhara Palace Museum, etc.

How to Reach?

By Car/Cab: The activity location is at a distance of 6.4 km from Cairo city center. You can reach the destination within 14 minutes by car.

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Salah Al Din Citadel Tickets

2 Hours

USD 8.24

Per Adult

Explore one of the most remarkable monuments i.e. Salah Al Din Citadel and learn about its religious significance in Islam.

Note:

Children and adults will be charged the same price.

Price Includes

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- Salah Al Din Citadel entrance ticket

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Know Before You Go for Salah Al Din Citadel Tickets

All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
Children and adults will be charged the same price.

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قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي

27H6+G27, Privet Entrance Bel Kalaa, Al Abageyah, El Khalifa, Cairo Governorate 4252360, Egypt

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Salah Al Din Citadel Tickets Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

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