Guided Visit to Mohamed Ali Pasha's Alabaster Mosque
Join us on an immersive guided tour of the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, located within the Citadel Of Cairo. This unique experience will take you through the history and architecture of this iconic mosque, offering insights into its significance in Egyptian culture. As part of the tour, you will also visit the nearby Egyptian Museum to explore ancient artifacts and treasures. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to discover the Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, the hanging church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, showcasing the diverse religious heritage of Cairo. Don't miss this enriching journey through some of Cairo's most renowned landmarks.
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza By Tour guide to Start your full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. The architect of the building was selected through an international competition in 1895, which was the first of its kind, and was won by the French architect, Marcel Dourgnon. The museum was inaugurated in 1902 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II, and has become a historic landmark in downtown Cairo, and home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces.
Cairo Citadel
The Citadel Of Cairo Where you visit The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha. The Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin) is one of the most iconic monuments in Islamic Cairo, and among the most impressive defensive fortresses dating to the Middle Ages. Its strategic location on the Muqattam Hills gave it a formidable defensive position, and offered, as it still does today, an unrestricted panoramic view of Cairo. Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi was the first to order the construction of a fortress over the Muqattam Hills in (572 AH/ 1176 AD), but it was not completed during his lifetime. This was achieved during the reign of Sultan al-Kamel ibn al-Adel (604 AH/1207 AD) who decided to reside in it, making it the official residence of the rulers of Egypt. In the mid-nineteenth century, Khedive Ismail moved the official residence to Abdeen Palace in downtown Cairo.
The church is of significant historical importance. It is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected. The first to be elected here was Patriarch Isaac (681-692). It is the episcopal church of Cairo, and it was the episcopal See of Masr (the district of Old Cairo) that replaced the former See of Babylon. Many bishops of the See were consecrated in the Church until the reign of Patriarch Christodulus
Inclusions
- Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
- 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
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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You will find our tour guide in the lobby area holding a sign showing the customer's name
