Half Day Tour To Islamic Cairo
Explore the rich history of Islamic Cairo on this half-day tour. Immerse yourself in the beauty of historic mosques, bustling bazaars, and intricate architecture that showcase the city's Islamic heritage. Discover the allure of landmarks like the iconic Al-Azhar Mosque, the medieval Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and the stunning Sultan Hassan Mosque. This immersive journey offers a glimpse into the cultural and religious significance of this vibrant district.
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Tour + Lunch
Koshari is an Egyptian dish with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and tomato-garlic sauce.
What's included in Half Day Tour To Islamic Cairo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cairo Citadel
Starts At 10:00 am Pickup from your hotel by our expert tour guide and transfer to the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo Where you visit Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautful mosque in Cairo it also know as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been Covered by Alabaster Stone
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque (Arabic: مسجد محمد علي; Turkish: Mehmet Ali Paşa Camii) is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Then Followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo. Its construction began 757 AH/1356 CE with work ending three years later “without even a single day of idleness”. At the time of construction the mosque was considered remarkable for its fantastic size and innovative architectural components. Commissioned by a sultan of a short and relatively unimpressive profile, al-Maqrizi noted that within the mosque were several “wonders of construction”. The mosque was, for example, designed to include schools for all four of the Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali
Inclusions
- Tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entry Fees
- Bottled water
- Lunch at local restaurants (koshari)(Optional)
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Al Haram
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