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Explore Cairo's mosques including Sultan Hassan, Rifaei, and Ibn Tulun, as well as Khan el-Khalili Bazaars and the Citadel of Salah el-Din on a day trip to Islamic Cairo.

Included

ll transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Pick up services from your hotel & return

Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites

Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.

Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour

Shopping tours in Cairo

All Service charges & taxes

Excluded

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.

Tipping.

Remember to bring

Hat

Suncream

Your Itinerary

  • 1) Day trip to islamic cairo from Cairo

    After breakfast, then join your private tour guide to visit Cairo Highlights including: ►Salah el-Din Citadel: It served as Egypt's seat of government till the 1860s, Cairo Citadel is a magnificent fortress. It was constructed during Salah ad-Din reign. The construction work started in 1176 and was completed in 1182. Then pay a visit ► Old Cairo Visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo ►MOhamed Ali Mosque: It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque was named " The Alabaster Mosque" because most of the walls were made out of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Lunch will be served in Local restaurant in Old Cairo ►Sultan Hassan Mosque: The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in Salah al-Din Square in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today ►Al-Rifa'i Mosque: Al-Rifa'i Mosque is located in Citadel Square, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. Now, it is also the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family. 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 ►IBn Tulun Mosque: The mosque of ibn Tulun was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun Construction began in 263 AH/876 AD and finished in 266 AH/879 AD. Located on Jebal Yashkur, the mosque was meant to serve as the main congregational mosque of ibn Tulun’s new administrative capital, al-Qata’i. The building of this mosque was a further step in asserting Ahmad ibn Tulun’s independence from the ʿAbbasid Caliphate. Immediately striking is the mosque’s minaret, which echoes the designs of the ʿAbbasid mosque in Samarra, Iraq. However, the date of its construction is disputed, some suggesting that it was a later addition to the plan. ►Khan El Khalili Bazaar: No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at Khan EL Khalili bazaar; one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.
    Transfer to your Hotel after the Tour

Reviews

  • Isabelle Laurent

    July 12, 2024, 11:57 p.m.

    C'était une expérience magique! Le Caire islamique a tant de trésors à offrir. Les mosquées étaient captivantes et le bazar si animé. Je recommande vivement cette excursion!

  • Thomas Fischer

    April 24, 2024, 3:06 p.m.

    Ein sehr gut organisierter Ausflug! Die Erklärungen in den Moscheen waren aufschlussreich und der Besuch des Basars am Ende war das Sahnehäubchen. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit!

  • Giovanni Rossi

    April 18, 2024, 3:06 a.m.

    Questo tour è stato davvero eccezionale! La moschea di Ibn Tulun rappresenta un mix affascinante di storia e bellezza architettonica. Anche il bazar di Khan el-Khalili era vibrante e pieno di vita. Che giornata stupenda!

  • Emily Parker

    March 1, 2024, 1:39 a.m.

    The tour of Islamic Cairo was absolutely breathtaking! Visiting the mosques of Sultan Hassan and Ibn Tulun was like stepping back in time. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and I also loved the vibrant atmosphere of Khan el-Khalili Bazaars. An unforgettable experience!

  • John Smith

    Jan. 14, 2024, 11:10 p.m.

    A wonderful journey into the heart of Cairo's history. The visit to the mosques was inspiring and the Citadel provided fantastic views of the city. Ending the day at Khan el-Khalili was delightful. Highly recommended!

  • Sophia Brown

    Nov. 24, 2023, 1:38 a.m.

    I absolutely loved this tour of Islamic Cairo. The history we were exposed to, especially in the mosques and at the Citadel, was fascinating. Our guide was amazing and made every stop interesting. The shopping at Khan el-Khalili was a perfect end to the day.

  • Lars Müller

    June 14, 2023, 1:33 p.m.

    Ein fantastischer Tag in Kairo! Die Moscheen Sultan Hassan und Rifaei waren beeindruckend, aber der Höhepunkt war für mich die Zitadelle von Salah el-Din. Einfach großartig!

  • Anna Ivanova

    May 2, 2023, 3:37 a.m.

    Экскурсия по исламскому Каиру была потрясающей! Особенно мне понравилась цитадель Салах ад-Дина, с которой открывался невероятный вид. Гид знал своё дело и мы узнали много нового.

  • Marie Duval

    March 13, 2023, 10:11 a.m.

    La journée à la découverte du Caire islamique était très enrichissante. Les mosquées et le Citadelle de Salah el-Din étaient magnifiques. Cependant, il y avait un peu trop de monde dans les souks. Dans l'ensemble, une merveilleuse expérience!

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