The Citadel

The Islamic monuments of Cairo can come as a surprise to some, especially after our focus on the ancient monuments of Egypt. Nevertheless their majestic grandeur and their beauty of design and architecture, along with the significant insights they give to the real nature of Islam make them a must see.

We will tour the Citadel of Cairo, begun in 1176 by Salah al-Din, and visit the: Mosque of Mohammed Ali (1830); the Mosque of Sultan al-Nasir Mohammed (1318); and the pleasant gardens of the Northern Enclosure. There are great views over the whole of Cairo - on a good day one can even see the pyramids at Giza.

The Mosque of Mohammed Ali