DAY TRIP TO ISLAMIC CAIRO Embark on a unique historical journey on a Day Trip to the heart of the Islamic Cairo. Marvel at the grandeur of the Mohamed Ali Mosque, Al Azhar Mosque, El Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al-Rifa’i Mosque—all famous and eminent landmarks that are rich in architectural heritage. Visit Khan Khalili - an open air market bustling with local vendors, vibrant shops, and artisan stalls, perfectly concluding the ideal day tour in the city. This Islamic Cairo day tour is designed to offer an immersive cultural and historical experience with a professional tour guide on site to assist you all the way through.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tipping
Entry Fees (Optional)
Guide on site (Optional)
Lunch (Optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Ramses Hilton
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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 pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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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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DAY TRIP TO ISLAMIC CAIRO Embark on a unique historical journey on a Day Trip to the heart of the Islamic Cairo. Marvel at the grandeur of the Mohamed Ali Mosque, Al Azhar Mosque, El Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al-Rifa’i Mosque—all famous and eminent landmarks that are rich in architectural heritage. Visit Khan Khalili - an open air market bustling with local vendors, vibrant shops, and artisan stalls, perfectly concluding the ideal day tour in the city. This Islamic Cairo day tour is designed to offer an immersive cultural and historical experience with a professional tour guide on site to assist you all the way through.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tipping
Entry Fees (Optional)
Guide on site (Optional)
Lunch (Optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Ramses Hilton
Return
Itinerary
1
Cairo
Pickup from your hotel by tour guide To implement your tour.
30 minutes
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Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo Where you visit Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautiful mosque in Cairo it also know as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been Covered by Alabaster Stone.
1 hour
3
Al-Rifa'i Mosque
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.
30 minutes
4
Al-Azhar Mosque
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.
30 minutes
5
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
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.
30 minutes
6
Khan Al-Khalili
Khan Khalili is an extraordinary emporium packed with an array of products that subtly blends the past with the present. This vibrant marketplace, located in the capital city of Cairo, is a wonderland of antiques, fine gold, and silver jewelry, traditional handicrafts, carpets, and spices. Intimately tied to Egypt's history and culture, Khan Khalili is much more than a shopping destination - it's a sensory journey that provides an authentic taste of Egypt.
30 minutes
7
Cairo
At the end of the tour our guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.