Private Half-Day Tour to Islamic Cairo
Delve into Islamic Cairo, the area with the most Islamic sights, on this half-day private tour, free from worries about transport or getting lost. Soak in the bustling scenes as you travel between the sites by private car, and visit the Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaar, and more. Your knowledgeable guide will provide background and insights not obvious if exploring alone, enriching your experience with historical and cultural context. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of a private tour, ensuring a seamless and immersive journey through one of Cairo's most vibrant districts.
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Private Half-Day Tour to Islamic Cairo
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What's included in Private Half-Day Tour to Islamic Cairo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cairo
Start your half-day tour of Islamic Cairo. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, holding a sign with your name. The tour begins with a visit to the Citadel of Salah El Din, where you can see one of the most famous mosques in Egypt and take panoramic photos of Cairo from this elevated vantage point. you will visit the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo to see the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque due to its outer walls being covered in alabaster stone. This mosque is considered one of the most beautiful in Cairo.
Al Rifai Mosque
Next, you will visit Al-Rifa’i Mosque, located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan. This mosque was part of a 19th-century campaign to associate Egypt's rulers with the glory of earlier Islamic periods and to modernize the city.
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Following this, you will visit the massive El Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as the Madrasa El Sultan Hassan. Founded in 1356 AD, this mosque was remarkable for its size and innovative architecture and was designed to include schools for all four Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi, and Hanbali.
Inclusions
- Round trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Private Tour
- Bottled water
- Expert tour guide.
- Tipping
- Entrance fees
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick-up is available from anywhere you choose in Cairo
