Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Appreciate works of Islamic architecture; Ahmad-Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the largest mosques built in Islamic Egypt
See the influence which Islam had had on Cairo - which stretches far wider than just the Mosques
Entrance to all sites is included
Hotel pick up and drop off and round trip transport are included
What's included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals or personal extras
Tipping & Gratuities (not compulsory)
What to expect
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
45m · Admission ticket included
The second oldest mosque still standing in Cairo, Ibn Tulun Mosque, was built between AD 876 and 879 and modeled on the Kaaba in Mecca (Saudi Arabia). At the time it was built, it was the largest mosque in existence.The Mosque was built by Al Amir Ahmed Ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid Dynasty. The mosque is known for its varied gypsum ornamentation and engravings. It has a unique minaret with staircase from the outside.
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
1h · Admission ticket included
The museum was founded in 1937 in two ancient residences, the Beit el-Kiridiliya from 1632 and the Beit Amna Bent Salim from 1540. In the museum, you will come across the private collection of Major Gayer-Anderson besides furniture, glassware, crystal, carpets, silks and embroidered Arab costumes. Several rooms on the third floor have been reconstructed to house the collections.
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
45m · Admission ticket included
One of the finest examples of Mameluke architecture in the world, Sultan Hassan Mosque is a vision of Arabic artistry with an abundance of stalactite detailing and intricate arabesque features. It was built in 1356-63 for Sultan Hassan Ibn Mohammed Ibn Qalawoun in the 14th century as a mosque and school for the four Islamic doctrines. It covers an area of 7,906 meter square, with a 38-meter high entrance - the most splendid entrance of Islamic monuments in Egypt..
The exterior, with its large areas of stone, is reminiscent of an ancient Egyptian temple. The massive main doorway at the north corner is almost 26 meters high, and the minaret at the south corner is the tallest in Cairo at 81.5 meters.
Al-Azhar Mosque
45m · Admission ticket included
It is the first mosque of Fatimide Cairo, built by Jawhar Al-Sekelli, commander of the armies of Al-Mo’ez le Din Allah. The mosque has three minarets, one if which is a twin minaret from the age of Sultan Al Ghoury.
After the visit our tour guide will take you back to your hotel or residence in Cairo - Otherwise you can stay at the Khan El Khalili area to wander this area at your convenience.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick you up and Drop you off from: Your Hotel in Cairo, Train Station, or Cairo Airport
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
