from $70,00

Tour to Citadel & Islamic Cairo and Khan El-Khalili Bazar

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Duration

8 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

Deutsche, English, Español, Français, italiano, русский, العربية, 中国語, 日本語

Overview

Enjoy Excursion in Cairo, Start your Islamic and Coptic day tour to visit Citadel of Salah El Din, visit Mohamed Ali marvelous Mosque (The Alabaster Mosque), then proceed to Islamic Cairo, Visit Amr Ibn El-Ass Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during the tour
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are: -Face masks required for travelers in public areas. -Face masks required for guides in public areas. -Face masks are not provided for travelers. -Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival.
What is the policy on sanitization during the tour
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
What is the social distancing policy during the tour
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during the tour
Guides required to regularly wash hands. Regular temperature checks for staff.
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Citadel of Slalh el-din
  • Mohamed Ali Mosque
  • Sultan Hassan Mosque
  • Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa'i)
  • Khan ElKalili Bazar
  • Al-Hussein Mosque
  • Al-Azhar Mosque
  • Mosque of Ibn Tulun
  • Al-Hussein Mosque
  • Al-Azhar Mosque

Itinerary

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Cairo Citadel
Cairo Citadel

Ancient Egypt Tours representative pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, start one of our Cairo; Giza Tours, Transferred to The Citadel of Salah al-Din was built under the order of Saladin between 1176 and 1183 to protect the city from European attacks. Today it is one of the main tourist attractions of Cairo and offers privileged views of the city, where you will see the view of all Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali "Alabaster Mosque" which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Turkish style

Mosque of Amr Ibn El-Aas
Mosque of Amr Ibn El-Aas

visit to Amr Ibn El-aas mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt, After that transfer to important mosques and high places of worship for the Islam faith in Cairo. With 80 percent of its population as Islam, see amazing architecture built here with Islamic Cairo Tour. Appreciate the Islamic Cairo Tour with its artistic mosques built for worship

Ibn Tulun Mosque
Ibn Tulun Mosque

Than Move to Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the most important and oldest Islamic monuments in Egypt and was built 1142 years ago. It includes the first spiral minaret that was erected in the sky of Egypt. It is also considered one of the hanging mosques that are built on a rocky peak called "Shukr" on Mokattam Mountain.

Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa
Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa

Than move to The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is regarded as the finest piece of early-Mamluk architecture era in Cairo, an age of architectural splendour. Story has it that the construction of this complex was a tedious and tragic process. In fact, it was built between 1356 and 1363 by the Sultan Hassan who was murdered shortly before the mosque was completed. Sultan Hassan's madrassa-mosque was built out of huge blocks of stone. Due to its tremendous height, this mosque soon became a symbol of the culmination of all the architectural power developed throughout a century of Mamluk rule. When arriving to the mosque, your eyes will be immediately drawn upward into the blue sky. And as you lower your head, you will witness the most amazingly patterned mosaic-paved courtyard, unprecedented in Cairo. Only a glimpse of the splendour you'll gaze at inside.

Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa'i)
Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa'i)

Opposite the 14th-century Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa'i) is similarly grand. The mosque, built between 1869 and 1912, has a towering minaret and four decorated facades capped with an ornate dome. One of Cairo’s largest mosques, it houses the tombs of many members of the Egyptian royal family, including King Farouk.

Al-Muizz Street
Al-Muizz Street

Then Move to visit The Citadel of Salah al-Din was built under the order of Saladin between 1176 and 1183 to protect the city from European attacks. Today it is one of the main tourist attractions of Cairo and offers privileged views of the city, where you will see the view of all Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali "Alabaster Mosque" which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Turkish style

Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque

You will continue to explore our representative will accompany you to El Azhar. Have the chance to visit and enjoy the first Islamic University. Next is a mosque in Bab Zuweila, the Al Mouayyed Mosque. Badr Al Dein Al Gamal supervised the construction of the mosque.

Al-Hussein Mosque
 Al-Hussein Mosque

Then walk the road to another Islamic mosque, The Al Hussein Mosque and the unique Islamic house Beit El Sehimy. The trip continues to a Fatimide Mosque, the Al Hakam Mosque. Before the tour on Islamic Cairo is over, have the final stop at the mosques that Gawhar El Sakaly supervised while constructed, the beautiful Bab al Fetouh and Bab Al Nasr. After the trip, there you will drive to to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, (if there's enough time), one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. You will be transferred back to your hotel.

Khan ElKalili Bazar
 Khan ElKalili Bazar

will drive to Khan ElKalili Bazar , (if there's enough time), one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. The bazaar is loud, crowded, colorful, and exciting—full of all kinds of goods and shiny baubles. You can find the typical tourist trinkets here, but don’t let them distract you from the genuinely fine shopping to be found here. Back to hotel

Included/Excluded

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • Shopping tours in Cairo.
  • All taxes & service charge.
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities " Tipping "
  • Personal expenses
Children Policy
  • 0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
  • 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
  • 12 – 99 Full price

 

Cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

from $70,00
Price/Person
Single 115
2 – 3  90
4 – 6 80
7 -10 75
11 -15 70

 

Languages

Deutsche, English, Español, Français, italiano, русский, العربية, 中国語, 日本語

Information Contact

Email

info@ancientegypttours.com

Phone

+20-1008888479

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