What's Al-Khalifa like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Al-Khalifa? Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Saladin Citadel and El Gawhara (Jewel) Palace Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Muhammad Ali Mosque and Sultan Hussan Mosque.
How to get to Al-Khalifa
Flying to:
- Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), 9.3 mi (15 km) from Al-Khalifa
- Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), 25.3 mi (40.8 km) from Al-Khalifa
Things to see and do in and around Al-Khalifa
What to see in Al-Khalifa
- Saladin Citadel
- Muhammad Ali Mosque
- Sultan Hussan Mosque
- Cave Church
- El Gawhara (Jewel) Palace Museum
Things to do near Al-Khalifa:
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
- Khan el-Khalili (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- Coptic Museum (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Manial Palace (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)
- Egyptian Museum (4.5 mi/7.3 km away)
Other popular Al-Khalifa attractions
- Monastery of Saint Simon
- Khayrbek Complex
- El Rifai Mosque
- Blue Mosque
- Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 30°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 16°C)
- Rainiest months: March, February, January, November (average 4 mm of rainfall)