Half Day Tour To Islamic Cairo

Duration4h

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LanguagesArabic, English, Spanish

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Overview

Explore the rich history of Islamic Cairo on this half-day tour. Immerse yourself in the beauty of historic mosques, bustling bazaars, and intricate architecture that showcase the city's Islamic heritage. Discover the allure of landmarks like the iconic Al-Azhar Mosque, the medieval Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and the stunning Sultan Hassan Mosque. This immersive journey offers a glimpse into the cultural and religious significance of this vibrant district.

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Tour + Lunch

Koshari is an Egyptian dish with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato-garlic sauce.

Tour without Lunch

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) (if option selected)
Entry Fees
Bottled water
guide on site

Personal Items
Tipping

What to expect

Citadel of Saladin
1h · Admission ticket not included

Starts At 10:00 am Pickup from your hotel by our expert tour guide and transfer to the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo Where you visit Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautful mosque in Cairo it also know as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been Covered by Alabaster Stone
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
30m · Admission ticket not included

The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque (Arabic: مسجد محمد علي‎; Turkish: Mehmet Ali Paşa Camii) is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
1h · Admission ticket not included

Then Followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo. Its construction began 757 AH/1356 CE with work ending three years later “without even a single day of idleness”. At the time of construction the mosque was considered remarkable for its fantastic size and innovative architectural components. Commissioned by a sultan of a short and relatively unimpressive profile, al-Maqrizi noted that within the mosque were several “wonders of construction”. The mosque was, for example, designed to include schools for all four of the Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali
Al Rifai Mosque
30m · Admission ticket not included

Then Followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. This was part of a vast campaign by the 19th century rulers of Egypt to both associate themselves with the perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt‘s Islamic history and modernize the city.
1h · Admission ticket not included

Then drive to Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo it`s also known as the mosque of the most resplendent is a mosque in Islamic Cairo in Egypt.Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in 970. Its name is usually thought to allude to the Islamic prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatimah, a revered figure in Islam who was given the title az-Zahrā .the shining or resplendent one.It was the first mosque established in Cairo,a city that has since gained the nickname "the City of a Thousand Minarets

End your day tour By a visit to El Hussein Mosque in Cairo .Hallowed mosque believed to be the burial site of the head of the prophet Muhammad's grandson.

At the end of the tour our guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Al Haram

Meeting point

Joseph Fayez Bishay, 98-96 Masr We Al Sodan, Hadaeq Al Qubbah, Hada'iq El Qobbah, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting point

18 Al Mehwar Al Markazi - No. Ber 1, 6th of October City (2), Giza Governorate, Egypt

Meeting point

57 Zizinia, Industrial Area, New Cairo 3, Cairo Governorate 11511, Egypt

Meeting point

Al Seka, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Meeting point

117 Zaghloul, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Meeting point

Giza

Meeting point

Cairo

End point

Al Haram

End point

Joseph Fayez Bishay, 98-96 Masr We Al Sodan, Hadaeq Al Qubbah, Hada'iq El Qobbah, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

End point

18 Al Mehwar Al Markazi - No. Ber 1, 6th of October City (2), Giza Governorate, Egypt

End point

57 Zizinia, Industrial Area, New Cairo 3, Cairo Governorate 11511, Egypt

End point

Al Seka, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

End point

117 Zaghloul, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

End point

Giza

End point

Cairo

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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