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Private Half-Day Islamic Heritage & Mosques Tour
Cairo
About
If you want to discover the great Islamic heritage and treasures of Cairo, join us on this tour. With a professional guide, you will discover the beautiful mosques, and madrasas (schools) mansions not frequently visited nor included in classic tours. The tour includes the visit to Sultan Hassan mosque and madrasa, the mosque of Ibn Tulun, the city's old walls and gates, and a walking tour in El Moez street. Climb up one of the tower of the mosque and enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Snacks
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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If you want to discover the great Islamic heritage and treasures of Cairo, join us on this tour. With a professional guide, you will discover the beautiful mosques, and madrasas (schools) mansions not frequently visited nor included in classic tours. The tour includes the visit to Sultan Hassan mosque and madrasa, the mosque of Ibn Tulun, the city's old walls and gates, and a walking tour in El Moez street. Climb up one of the tower of the mosque and enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Snacks
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
You will be picked up at the hotel, then the first stop will be the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363 by the Mamluk ruler Sultan Hassan. Located at Citadel Square, this monumental complex is often called the “pyramid of Islamic structures” for its grand scale and stunning symmetry. The site once served as a school, mosque, and mausoleum, combining religious and educational purposes in one architectural masterpiece.
Accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide, you’ll learn about the mosque’s main design elements and the core principles of Islamic art and faith. The Mosque of Sultan Hassan remains one of the finest examples of the gigantic and elegant structures from the Mamluk era.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Mosque of Ibn Tulun
A short drive will take you to the 1150-year-old mosque of Ibn Tulun.it is the oldest and best-preserved mosque in Egypt. it has a unique spiral tower which has equal to the city of Samara in Iraq. The mosque has a tower that you can climb and enjoy a nice view over the city
1 hour
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Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah
the last stop will be at the remaining walls and gates of Cairo built in the 10th century by the Fatimid. Walking inside the old city, you will realize that you are in an open-air museum of Islamic structures mixed with the friendliness and welcoming of the local people.
The tour will enrich your knowledge about the Islamic, religion, architecture, ornaments, and how the city developed over the years.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel
