Explore Cairo’s iconic mosques, marvel at stunning architecture, and delve into rich cultural history on this immersive day tour.
Explore Cairo’s iconic mosques, marvel at stunning architecture, and delve into rich cultural history on this immersive day tour.
- Cairo Citadel - Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel by our guide, who will take you to the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo. Here, you will visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, renowned as one of the most beautiful mosques in Cairo. It is also known as the Alabaster Mosque due to its outer walls being covered in Alabaster Stone.
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- Cairo Citadel - Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel by our guide, who will take you to the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo. Here, you will visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, renowned as one of the most beautiful mosques in Cairo. It is also known as the Alabaster Mosque due to its outer walls being covered in Alabaster Stone.
- Al-Rifa’i Mosque - Next, visit the prominent Al-Rifa’i Mosque, located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates back to around 1361. This mosque was designed to complement the older structure and was part of a 19th-century effort by Egypt’s rulers to link themselves with the grandeur of earlier Islamic periods and modernize the city.
- Al-Azhar Mosque - Continue your journey to Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, also known as the Mosque of the Most Resplendent. Commissioned by Al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate in 970 for the new capital, its name is believed to honor Fatimah, the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who was titled az-Zahrā, meaning the shining or resplendent one. It was the first mosque established in Cairo, a city now known as “the City of a Thousand Minarets.”
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Then, visit the grand Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as Madrasa El Sultan Hassan, founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D. This massive Mamluk-era mosque and madrassa, located near The Citadel, was constructed between 757 AH/1356 CE and completed three years later. At the time, it was notable for its size and innovative architecture, including schools for all four Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi, and Hanbali.
- Al-Hussein Mosque - Conclude your day tour with a visit to El Hussein Mosque in Cairo, a revered site believed to be the burial place of the head of the prophet Muhammad’s grandson.
- Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Tipping
- Tipping
Uncover Cairo’s spiritual treasures on our Day Tour of the Most Famous Mosques in Cairo. Step back in time as you visit revered landmarks such as the Sultan Hassan Mosque and the Al-Rifai Mosque, known for their stunning Islamic architecture and intricate designs. Gain a deeper understanding of the city’s cultural tapestry and religious traditions with…
Uncover Cairo’s spiritual treasures on our Day Tour of the Most Famous Mosques in Cairo. Step back in time as you visit revered landmarks such as the Sultan Hassan Mosque and the Al-Rifai Mosque, known for their stunning Islamic architecture and intricate designs. Gain a deeper understanding of the city’s cultural tapestry and religious traditions with our knowledgeable guides leading the way. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the sacred sites that define Cairo’s identity.
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