Cairo might be best-known for its ancient wonders, but the Egyptian capital is packed with world-class Islamic treasures. Cover the city’s four most famous mosques during this enriching guided tour.
Friday tours have the option to join prayers.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Qualified Egyptology guide
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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At the first stop, you will visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD, created as a military post to protect Cairo from conquerors.
Then you will visit the stunning Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, which was designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, the designer from Istanbul constructed this amazing Mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt for more than 45 years.
Then, you will visit Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifai Mosque, which takes place from the talent that draws attention to where this man quotes Adelah to stand this mosque on the ruins of another mosque that was called the Mosque of ammunition in the Ayyubid era, the mosque of the Rifaiya method founded by Sheikh Ahmad Rifai, but he was not buried in it.
Then, you will visit The Mosque of Amr ibn El-Aas, constructed by Amr Ibn Al-As in 642 AD, is the first mosque built in both Egypt and Africa, This mosque was built in the center of Al Fustat, surrounded by the houses there.
One of the most remarkable facts about that mosque is that it was not only a place for prayer but a type of intellectual university built 600 years before the foundation of Al Azhar mosque in Cairo. It was an important place where lesson circles and religious lectures were held. One of the most renowned religious professors and Imams who taught in this mosque was the Mohamed Ibn Idris Al Shafi'.
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort back to your hotel.
Full-Day Tour of Historical Mosques in Cairo
Cairo
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$77.00
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Cairo might be best-known for its ancient wonders, but the Egyptian capital is packed with world-class Islamic treasures. Cover the city’s four most famous mosques during this enriching guided tour.