Cairo Islamic Tour

Cairo
Price Start From : 70$

Duration

1 days

Tour Type

Private

Cities

Cairo

Country

Egypt

Location

Cairo

Tour Details

A half-day Islamic Cairo tour with expert guide is a memorable experience because it gives an elaborate insight into the architectural as well as historical treasures inside the city. First, visit the Sultan Hassan Mosque, an excellent example of Mamluk architecture due to its size and well-defined intricate details. Sultan Hassan also houses Al-Rifa’i Mosque; this mosque is characterized by beautiful architecture and also serves as a resting place for many dignitaries, including members of the royal family in Egypt. Another interesting site to visit during this tour is the Ahmed Ibn Tulun mosque; this mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Cairo. It has unique features, such as a spiral minaret and well-preserved artifacts. As part of your Cairo sightseeing tours, this gives you a chance to know more about the Islamic heritage in Cairo, making it inseparable from your Egypt trips for enjoying its unique buildings.

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Tour Itinerary

A half-day tour through Islamic Cairo with a well-informed guide would be the best visit for those who would want to have an acquaintance exposure to the ancient history and cultural practices of the city, whose old sites and marketplaces were in stark contrast to everything new around them. Begin with the Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque. It is one of the most impressive Islamic Cairo attractions, and the architectural worth is through its very distinctive early Islamic buildings, huge courtyard, and tranquility, a direct answer to early Islamic civilization. The tour guides for this short time also introduce the endorser to another very good cause for visiting other Islamic Cairo mosques that richly show the Islamic heritage of the city.

Next, you would visit the grand Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa as part of your Cairo Islamic tour, which is such an impressive marvel of an architectural feature that it stands at the height of the artistic achievements of the Mamluk period. Later, you can relish some delightful meals at one of the local restaurants that usually prepare traditional Egyptian foods and refreshing beverages, making it an ideal stopover during your Egypt day trips.

After lunch, you continue to the beautifully adorned al-Rifa'i Mosque, renowned for its facade and historical significance. Then, head toward the Citadel of Saladin, where magnificent views over Cairo and breathtaking examples of Ottoman architecture can be admired at the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

Another site you could see is the historic Coptic Hanging Church, an ancient symbol of Christianity in Egypt, worth seeing for its marvelous artwork and religious artifacts. Then, finish your tour in Khan El Khalili bazaar, showcasing a grand variety of shops from spices and textiles to jewelry and souvenirs.

Your knowledgeable guide will enlighten you through each point in history, its architecture, and cultural significance, making your tour of Islamic Cairo a memorable and enriching experience.

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Inclusions/Exclusions/

Notes

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  • Inclusions
    • Assistance with our guest relations during your tour
    • A private air-conditioned vehicle
    • Sightseeing tours are  private guided tours
    • An English-speaking tour guide during your tour
    • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated onthe  itinerary
    • Bottled water during outings outside the restaurant
    • Service charges and taxes 
  • Exclusions
    • Any optional tours
    • Personal spending
    • Tipping 
  • Notes

Prices Per Person

Single

140$ Per Person

from 2-3 Persons

90$ Per Person

from 4-6 Persons

80$ Per Person

from 7-10 Persons

70$ Per Person

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