Old Islamic Cairo tour

$65
6-8 hours .
Everyday
Private tour

Islamic Cairo

Egypt was the seat of the Islamic Kings, Also many Arab Muslim Kings who lived there came to it .. The first mosque in Africa was built here in Cairo, It is also known as the country of a thousand minarets, Today with us you will the landmarks of Islamic Cairo.

  • the castle of Salah al-Din.
  • Muhammad Ali mosque.
  • the mosque & school of Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifai.
  • Ahmed Ibn Tulun mosque.
  • the Al-Kiritliya House.
  • Al-Moez Street and Khan Al-Khalili.

Pick up:

by yourself are the one who sets the pick-up time!

you will find our guide waiting for you in your hotel or the location of your choice, You don't need to look for your guide, he will know you, make sure that everything is going organized.

From the moment your tour starts, your guide will accompanies you, and give you a simple talk about life in Egypt and the Arab community in general, in order to get to know the culture of the Egyptians .

 

  • first stopping point:

Start your tour to the castle of Salah al-Din, the great leader who built his castle on the highest Mokattam mountain of Cairo in 1171 AD, to protect Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. Then the commander Muhammad Ali Pasha took over, who built alabaster mosque with a Turkish design, The oldest watch came as a gift from the King of France to Egypt.

  • Second stopping point:

    Then we go to the mosque and school of Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifai, where it was established by Sultan Hassan bin Qalawun in 1356 AD. The most important feature of the mosque is the distinctive architectural design, which may have been inspired by the Armenian arts and architecture.

  • th3d stopping point:

    Then we go to visit one of the most wonderful mosques in Cairo, which is Ahmed Ibn Tulun, and we also see the oldest unique design for the ancient houses of Cairo, which is the Al-Kiritliya House and the Museum of the English officer, Gayer Anderson.

Then will visit Al-Mu'izz Street dates back to the era of the Fatimid caliph al-Mu'izz of the religion of Allah (341-365 AH / 953-975 AD), who ruled Egypt between (358-365 AH / 969-975 AD) as the first Fatimid caliphs of Egypt. The street is currently the largest open museum of Islamic archaeology in the world, and a unique heritage site that was inscribed on the list of World Heritage Sites in 1979. The names of the street have changed throughout historical times, until it was known as Al-Moez Street since 1937 in honor of him as the creator of Cairo.

The street runs between two doors from the walls of Old Cairo from Bab al-Fotouh in the north to Bab Zuweila in the south.

  • In the end your guide will transfer you to your hotel.

  • Includes:
  • Expert Tour guide.
  • Entry Fees.
  • All Transfers by Private A/C Car.
  • All Taxes Services.
  • Bottle of Water.

 

  • Excluded:
  • Personal Items.
  • Tipping.
  • Basic Note:

    Holy places such as mosques and churches in Egypt have their respect and sanctity, so we advise you to choose clothes and a headscarf for hair.

 

  • Payment policy:

  • You can pay 20% before the trip start.
  • We accept all methods of secure payment: Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, direct bank transfer, and you can also pay through Western Union.
  • The price of the trip is set in US dollars, but you can pay in euro, British pound or Egyptian pounds, as you like.

  • Health problems:

  • If you have a health problem such as difficulty walking or you need a wheelchair .. Please tell us before the tour begins, to provide the necessary and help you.

  • What do you bring with you ?

  • Flat shoes or sandal this best fantasy for mountainous and sandy areas such as the pyramids.
  • In the summer, temperatures are high, so we recommend wearing a hat and for children as well.

 

  • Children Policy

  • under 2 years for Free.
  • 2- 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
  • If your tour includes airfare then an extra charges for your children may apply.
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