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Half-Day Private Tour: Islamic Cairo - Citadel, Al Azhar Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque
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9 Ratings
El Khalifa
Al Azhar Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar as , el moezz street from one thousand years ago from your hotel with private car and guide
feel the spiritual day with us to know more about Islamic religion
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي - private pick up from your hotel in cairo or giza to have Look beyond the pyramids and pharaohs, and discover the Citadel of Salah el Din, Sultan Hassan and Khan el-Khalili Bazaars. This private tour will give you a deeper insight into the rich history that is Egypt. The Alabaster Mosque at the Citadel of Salah el-Din sits atop a limestone hill overlooking Cairo and is the most important mosque in the city. Still used a place of worship today by the Muslims of Cairo, the architectural masterpiece opens its doors to visitors of all faiths. The lower part of the Mosque is clad inside and out with Alabaster, while the top part is constructed from the limestone cladding removed from the Pyramids of Giza. Inside the mosque your guide will introduce you to the basic beliefs of Islam, including a translation of the most common prayers.
- Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Continue to the Mosque and Madrassa (school) of Sultan Hassan. Built between 1356 and 1363, and is believed to be one of the finest examples of Mamluk architecture in Cairo. The mosque is also considered one of the largest, not only in Cairo but in the whole Islamic world, measuring some 492 feet (150 meters) long and 118 feet (36 meters) high. The highest minaret is 223 feet (68 meters) tall. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each site during the tour.
- Khan Al Khalili - There is a spice market where you can by fresh spices of any variety. The perfume market is awash with countless mixing scents of essential oils. Deeper into the market there are gold vendors and antiques shops full of interesting pieces. There are fabric shops and carpet vendors and sellers of just about anything you might desire. If you cannot find what you are looking for, do not hesitate to ask a vendor because there is a good chance they will know where to find it.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- 6th October city, new settlement ,cairo airport ,Nasr city 30 usd sub charge
Location
قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي
Privet Entrance Bel Kalaa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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187leslieh
Jan 25, 2024
Visiting Islamic & Coptic Cairo - Islam was an excellent driver. Ehab was gracious and knowledgeable. He was very informative about anything we asked. He catered to our needs and made sure we could see & do everything we wanted. We learned so much about the mosques & Coptic churches. Both were fun to hang out with. Highly recommend!
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Diana_p
Nov 18, 2023
Great half day tour - Great tour with a knowledgeable guide Bisho. Great option as there are not a lot tours out there that offer start time at 1 pm., which is what I was looking for since I arrived early in the morning that day. I learned a lot and had a great time. Highly recommended!
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Dianapanova05
Nov 17, 2023
Great half day tour - Very good compact 4 hr tour which gives you great overview of Islamic Cairo. There aren’t too many tours out there which allow the flexibility to start at 1 pm. After arriving from a long flight from the US that’s exactly what I was looking for. My tour guide Bisho was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Driver was very nice as well. I learned a lot and felt safe 100% of the time during this tour
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Footprints264517
Oct 25, 2023
Recommendable Tour - We had a great time with our tour guide Ehab. He was very friendly and took care of us. While we were driving, he gave us a lot of information about Cairo and he was well informed about the mosques which we have been to. Also our driver Moaz was very friendly and we felt comfortable.
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Dennzonw
Sep 30, 2023
An Awesome Day - My guide was Ahmed, a very soft-spoken gentleman who was very knowledgeable about the mosques.
I was awestruck by the architecture! Ahmed did a great job of explaining the Mamluk and Ottoman styles. He even informed me that the last Shah of Iran was buried near by and took me to see the gravesite.
I’d highly recommend Ahmed. What’s more, he’s a GREAT photographer.
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Emilieby4187pr
Mar 18, 2023
Perfect visit! - Bisho my guide was very professionnal. The tour was very interesting and the mosques where Amazing. I recommand it with Bisho. Thank you and have a Nice tour!
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Ellice
Jan 17, 2023
Great tour guide - Khalid was an excellent tour guide! Honestly one of the best I’ve booked. Very friendly and knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend !
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Delitar2014
Apr 16, 2019
Islamic Cairo - Today we saw beautiful mosques with a stop at the Islamic Museum. The view of the city was amazing. Thanks to Ahmed for sharing the rich history of Islam with us.
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