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Discover the Islamic Cairo and its mosques (Full-day tour + lunch)
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Duration - 8 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, German, Italian
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
The nickname of Cairo is the city of a Thousand Minarets, those minarets are the towers of the ancient mosques of Cairo. This tour is perfect to enjoy the wonders of Islamic Cairo, and visit three different styles of Islamic architecture.
Highlights
- You must wear clothing covering your body and it is advisable to wear a scarf to cover your head,
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Infant meals not included.
- Stroller accessible.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
Description
Discover the Islamic Cairo and its mosques (Full-day tour + lunch)
After breakfast Misrona Tours guide will pick you up at your hotel to start the journey towards the mosque of Sultan Hassan (1360 AD) that represents the Mamluk style of architecture with its mausoleum and madrassa (religious school). Then you will visit Rifa'i mosque, built between 1869 and 1912, it represents the Ottoman style of architecture. This mosque is the resting place for many members of the Egyptian Royal Family and the beautiful mausoleum of the last Shah of Iran.
Then you will move to the oldest mosque still intact in Egypt the mosque of Ibn Tulun, completed in 879. With its unique minaret that has external staircase and its beautiful decorations. Then lunch time at local restaurant in Cairo.
After lunch, you will be guided to explore the Old Cairo streets. Your guide will then indulge you into the beauty of the city and into a whirlwind of anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue, enjoyed the wonderful walking tour of Al Moez Street. End the tour with a transfer back to your hotel.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
- An Egyptian qualified archaeologist guide in your language.
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel
- A private tour by private car.
- A bottle of bottled water per person.
- Lunch at a good quality restaurant.
- Exclusions:
- Gratuities for the guide and the driver.
- Drinks in the restaurant.
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
- Al-Rifa'i Mosque
- Mosque of Ibn Tulun
- Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi
- First visit: towards the mosque of Sultan Hassan (1360 AD) that represents the Mamluk style of architecture with its mausoleum and madrassa (religious school).
- Then you will visit Rifa'i mosque, built between 1869 and 1912, it represents the Ottoman style of architecture. This mosque is the resting place for many members of the Egyptian Royal Family and the beautiful mausoleum of the last Shah of Iran.
- Then you will move to the oldest mosque still intact in Egypt the mosque of Ibn Tulun, completed in 879. With its unique minaret that has external staircase and its beautiful decorations. Then lunch time at local restaurant in Cairo.
- After lunch, you will be guided to explore the Old Cairo streets.
- Your guide will then indulge you into the beauty of the city and into a whirlwind of anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue, enjoyed the wonderful walking tour of Al Moez Street.
- End the tour with a transfer back to your hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Discover the Islamic Cairo and its mosques (Full-day tour + lunch) duration is 8 hours.
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