Private Half-Day Islamic Heritage & Mosques Tour

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Private Half-Day Islamic Heritage & Mosques Tour

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Highlights

If you want to discover the great Islamic heritage and treasures of Cairo, join us on this tour. With a professional guide, you will discover the beautiful mosques, and madrasas (schools) mansions not frequently visited nor included in classic tours. The tour includes the visit to Sultan Hassan mosque and madrasa, the mosque of Ibn Tulun, the city's old walls and gates, and a walking tour in El Moez street. Climb up one of the tower of the mosque and enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

Itinerary

  • Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    You will be picked up at the hotel, then the first stop will be the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363 by the Mamluk ruler Sultan Hassan. Located at Citadel Square, this monumental complex is often called the “pyramid of Islamic structures” for its grand scale and stunning symmetry. The site once served as a school, mosque, and mausoleum, combining religious and educational purposes in one architectural masterpiece. Accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide, you’ll learn about the mosque’s main design elements and the core principles of Islamic art and faith. The Mosque of Sultan Hassan remains one of the finest examples of the gigantic and elegant structures from the Mamluk era.

  • Mosque of Ibn Tulun

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    A short drive will take you to the 1150-year-old mosque of Ibn Tulun.it is the oldest and best-preserved mosque in Egypt. it has a unique spiral tower which has equal to the city of Samara in Iraq. The mosque has a tower that you can climb and enjoy a nice view over the city

  • Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    the last stop will be at the remaining walls and gates of Cairo built in the 10th century by the Fatimid. Walking inside the old city, you will realize that you are in an open-air museum of Islamic structures mixed with the friendliness and welcoming of the local people. The tour will enrich your knowledge about the Islamic, religion, architecture, ornaments, and how the city developed over the years. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at the hotel

What's included

INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Snacks
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Qualified Egyptologist guide

NOT INCLUDED

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Location

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Maydan Salah al-Din, Cairo, Egypt 11511

Provider

Your Egypt Tours

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