Private Full Day Coptic and Islamic Cairo Tour

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Private Full Day Coptic and Islamic Cairo Tour

5.0
Next available dates
Mon
9 Feb
Tue
10 Feb
Wed
11 Feb
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Private Full Day Coptic and Islamic Cairo Tour

Duration: 7 hours
Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
Pickup included

From

GBP 62.38

Highlights

This full day 7-hour tour will give the guest the chance to enjoy the most attractive Coptic and Islamic monuments in Cairo and at the end you can visit Khan El-Khalili Bazaar . Small group tour with transportation by air-conditioned minivan .

Itinerary

Meet & Assist at your hotel in Cairo, drive to visit

the Coptic quarter including

Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary & visit to the most old churches &

Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to visit

Ibn Tuloun Mosque which was completed in 879 AD on Mount Yashkur in a settlement named al-Qata'i by the founder of Egypt's Tulounid Dynasty at the period (868-905 AD). The mosque that he had built over a period of three years of mudbrick became the focal point of the Tulunid capital that lasted only 26 years. It was the third congregational mosque to be built in what is now greater Cairo, and at approximately 26,318 square meters in size.

Next, continue to Al-Hussein area to visit

Al-Azhar Mosque which is located in the center of an area teaming with the most beautiful Islamic monuments from the 10th century, Al-Azhar mosque established in 972 (361 H) in a porticoed style shortly after the founding of Cairo itself. It was originally designed by the Fatimid general Jawhar El-Sequili (Gawhara Qunqubay, Gawhar al-Sakkaly) and built on the orders of Caliph Muezz Li-Din Allah.

In this area you have the opportunity to go shopping in the

Khan El-Khalili Bazaar which is nearby, then finish off with transfer back to your hotel.

What's included

INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional historian guide
All taxes & governmental fees to get the permission for the tour
Fuel surcharge
Private tour & Transport by air-conditioned minivan

NOT INCLUDED

Any extras , Food and drinks
Tips for driver and guide.
5 USD per person for pickup from/to the new settlements
entrance fees

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your booking is confirmed automatically, if booked 3 days or more prior to the tour. Otherwise the confirmation will be on request, subject to availability.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Light or Sport Shoes needed

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