Full-Day Tour To The Islamic Monuments Of Cairo
Description
Trace the heritage of different ruling empires in Cairo - Abbasid, Fatimid, Ayyubid Mamluk and Ottoman. Explore the Citadel fortress, the Mohammed Ali Mosque (the Alabaster Mosque), Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifa'i Mosque and Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, built on Mount Yashkur. Collectively these are some of the oldest mosques in the world.
Highlights
- Visit the Citadel Fortress
- Explore the monumental Mosque of Sultan Hassan
- See the Royal Mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family - Al-Rifa'i Mosque
- Marvel at the oldest mosque in Egypt & Africa - Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun
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Pick up at 8:30 am from your hotel. Start at the Citadel fortress, built by Salah-El-Din in the 12th century, and visit the nearby Mohammed Ali Mosque (the Alabaster Mosque).
Then, visit the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363 and one of the finest examples of Mamluk architecture in Cairo. It is also considered one of the largest mosques in the whole Islamic world.
Next, go to the Al-Rifa'i Mosque, located next to Sultan Hassan Mosque. It was constructed in two phases over the period between 1869 and 1912.
Take a lunch break, ending the day with a visit to the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, built on Mount Yashku. It was the focal point of the Tulunid capital, which lasted only 26 years.
What's Included
Licensed Egyptologist guide
Transportation in a new, air-conditioned car with a private driver
What's Excluded
Airport transfers
Lunch ($15 per person)
Know before you go
A list of Arabic words that will help you :
Aiwa - Yes
La - No
Bi-kam? - How much?
Mumkin el-Hisab - May I have the bill?
Meeting Point
Cairo, Egypt
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 120 Per Person |
This is a group tour |