8-Hour Islamic Cairo Tour with Sultan Hassan and Al-Moez Street

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the magnificent Sultan Hassan Mosque-Madrasa, a massive Mamluk-era landmark
• 02 Explore the Rifai Mosque, built opposite Sultan Hassan to complement its architecture
• 03 Walk through the historic Gamalia area and famous Al-Moez Street
• 04 Experience local life and customs in one of Cairo's historic districts

Visit two of Cairo's largest mosques on this 8-hour Islamic tour, beginning with the Sultan Hassan Mosque, a massive Mamluk-era monument founded in 1356 AD near the Cairo Citadel. Continue to the Rifai Mosque, built in 1911 AD directly opposite, where the architecture was designed to complement the older structure and reflect both historical Islamic glory and modernization. The experience ends with a walk through the Gamalia area and famous Al-Moez Street, offering a closer look at local life and customs.

Conclude the tour with a walk through the Gamalia area and the famous Al-Moez Street to witness the lifestyle and customs of local residents.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

City Cairo

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sultan Hassan, Rifai Mosque and Al-Moez Street

• Start by visiting one of the largest mosques in Cairo, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 AD. This massive Mamluk-era mosque is located near the Cairo Citadel and was constructed over three years without a single day of idleness.
• Next, proceed to the Rifai Mosque, built in 1911 AD and located directly opposite the Sultan Hassan Mosque-Madrasa. Its architecture complements the older structure as part of the 19th-century effort to connect historical Islamic glory with modernization.
• Conclude the tour with a walk through the Gamalia area and the famous Al-Moez Street to witness the lifestyle and customs of local residents.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and return transfer to the hotel
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• All entrance fees
• All tips, except for the guide's tip

What's Not Included

• Any service not specified as included

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.