Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Islamic Cairo Tour with Mosques and Ancient Gates

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit El Azhar, the first Islamic University, and Al Mouayyed Mosque in Cairo
  • 02 Explore the ancient gates of Bab Zuweila, Bab al Fetouh, and Bab Al Nasr
  • 03 Discover Al Hussein Mosque and the unique Islamic house of Beit El Sehimy
  • 04 Explore Al Hakam Mosque, one of the Fatimide mosques

Discover the Islamic side of Cairo on this 8-hour tour, visiting El Azhar, the first Islamic University, along with some of the city's most significant mosques and ancient gates. Explore landmarks including Al Mouayyed Mosque, Bab Zuweila, Al Hussein Mosque, Beit El Sehimy, Al Hakam Mosque, Bab al Fetouh, and Bab Al Nasr. This experience offers a focused introduction to Cairo's rich Islamic heritage and architecture.

Discover the Islamic side of Cairo on this 8-hour tour, visiting El Azhar, the first Islamic University, along with some of the city's most significant mosques and ancient gates.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Cairo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Islamic Highlights of Cairo

  • Visit El Azhar, the first Islamic University, and Al Mouayyed Mosque.

  • Proceed to Bab Zuweila, which was built under the supervision of Badr Al Dein Al Gamal.

  • Travel to Al Hussein Mosque and the unique Islamic house of Beit El Sehimy.

  • Explore Al Hakam Mosque, one of the Fatimide mosques.

  • Pay a visit to Bab al Fetouh and Bab Al Nasr, which were built under Gawhar El Sakaly.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport facility

  • English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Meals and drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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