6 Day Tour Pyramids and Tourist Attractions in Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, 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 Baruk style.

After that transfer to visit the Sultan Hassan Mosque one of the best mosques and madrasa in the historical center of Cairo, near the Citadel. This mosque combines strength and splendor, elegance and beauty, with a very varied decoration. One of its most notable elements is the main façade, the northern one, 145 m long and 38 m high. It is decorated in stone and marble, and at the top it has a magnificent cornice which consists of nine rows of honeycomb (named Muqarnas in the Islamic Art). It was ordered by Sultan Hasan; its construction began in 1336. The mosque has an open courtyard, with a standard cross-shaped plan, and four vaulted iwanes. Each iwan is dedicated to one of the four schools, behind each iwan is a madrasa; each of them has its own courtyard and four floors of cells for students and teachers. In the center of the courtyard is a fountain of ablutions used before each sentence. 

Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant.

Then we will enter the Al Rifai Mosque, it is located in front of the Sultan Hassan madrasa mosque, it was built in two phases during the period between 1869 and 1912, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the oldest structure. This new mosque was part of a major campaign by 19th century Egypt’s rulers to associate with the perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt’s Islamic history and modernize the city. The mosque was built next to two large public squares and out of several European-style boulevards built at the same time. They were buried here after his death, Mohamed Reda Pahlavi, ” the Shah of Persian ”, some royal family of Egypt, and King Farouk the last king of the monarchy of Egypt.

After that transfer to, Ibn Tulun mosque, & Gayer Anderson Museum, after that transfer to Al-Moez Street is one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt, which includes a number of ancient mosques and schools dating back to Islamic times. It includes many shops in which tourists will be able to buy souvenirs from Egypt, then move to Al-Azhar Mosque located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, is one of the oldest and most significant mosques in Egypt. Founded in 970 AD by the Fatimid Caliphate, If there is enough time, you will take a walk in Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the most Historically famous and oldest Market in the Middle East. Back to your hotel 

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted by your private guide to Egyptian Civilization, located near Old Cairo, at the archaeological site of Fustat which was the Egyptian capital about 1400 years ago, also known as the NEMEC Museum and overlooks Lake Ain Al-Sira. And very close to most of the Islamic and Coptic monuments in Cairo, it also displays collectibles from the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern civilizations. The main exhibition hall displays the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization: pottery, wood, textiles and ornaments, and you can see there The oldest artificial finger worldwide, the skeleton of a man dating back 30,000 years, the Kiswa of the Kaaba which was last made in Egypt during the era of President Nasser and the Mahmal which carried the covering from Egypt to Saudi Arabia every year. In a large presentation, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is considered the first museum in the world that presents a comprehensive view of Egyptian civilization throughout history, from prehistoric times to modern history. A large part of the museum is the hall where the mummies are now displayed, not only that, wander the royal mummies hall, and see the golden sarcophagi and the remains of the pharaohs of the past. Find out more about famous rulers such as King Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut

Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.

After that transfer to Menial Palace where you will visit Mohamed Ali Home, Rooms, the unique Planet Garden, Mummified Animal Museum, Treasury and Meeting Rooms. Then proceed to visit the Nilometer at Al Roda Island. Then visit Cairo Tower where you can take photos for the beautiful panoramic view.

After that transfer to Cairo Tower, a majestic structure standing at 187 meters tall, symbolizes the modernity and progress of Egypt. Built in 1961, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of Cairo and the Nile River from its observation decks. Serving as a telecommunications tower, it also houses a revolving restaurant, attracting tourists and locals alike with its captivating allure and stunning vistas.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you leave to the airport for your flight back home. Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.

• Pick-up for international flights is 4 hours before departure time of your flight
• For domestic flights, 3 hours before departure time is enough

If your flight is early before breakfast time you can make arrangements with the hotel to prepare a breakfast box for you to take it on your way to the airport

Ancient Egypt Tours had a great time with you and hope you have enjoyed your time and was satisfied with the services you were offered

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