Cairo Citadel

Fortified complex Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

What to expect

The Cairo Citadel is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers, featuring mosques, museums, and a strategic location overlooking the city

Plan your family visit to the Cairo Citadel with these blog insights 👇

Things To See And Do In Cairo With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the Citadel and its walls, towers, and well, and visited the Muhammad Ali Mosque

Highlights: The kids loved running around the Citadel, and we all enjoyed the view of the city from the top ✨

The Egyptian Museum Cairo. Visiting The Greatest Treasure House on Earth.

This family's experience:

Activities: Our guide took us to the Citadel, built by Saladin in the time of the Ottomans, and we visited the magnificent Muhammed Ali Mosque

Highlights: The kids and my husband enjoyed the history of the Citadel and the mosque, and the views of Cairo from the hill ✨