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Fatimite Cairo

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Fatimite Cairo

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Dec 28
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Dec 29
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Dec 30
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Fatimite Cairo

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USD 112.09

Highlights

You Will enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Islamic Cairo.
Explore the historical landmarks that were influenced by the Fatimids; they were an Islamic dynasty from North Africa, and in 969 AD, conquered Egypt and made Cairo their capital.
Enjoy sightseeing from a historical perspective as you visit the important streets and fortified gates.
You will also get to see some remarkable 17th century houses that are very well preserved and are good examples of Islamic religious influence on Egyptian architecture.

Itinerary

  • Islamic Cairo

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Stroll on the El-Moaz Street which was built during the Fatimid reign under the leadership of El Moez Li-Dinellah. He established fortified gates (bab) for management and administrative purposes. In his reign, no one was allowed to enter Cairo or stay there except for its residents.
  • Bab al-Futuh

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    It was established by Gawhar El Sakaly and renewed by Badr El Gamali in 1087.
  • Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    One of the finest examples of Mameluke architecture in the world, Sultan Hassan Mosque is a vision of Arabic artistry with an abundance of stalactite detailing and intricate arabesque features. It was built in 1356-63 for Sultan Hassan Ibn Mohammed Ibn Qalawoun in the 14th century as a mosque and school for the four Islamic doctrines. It covers an area of 7,906 meter square, with a 38-meter high entrance - the most splendid entrance of Islamic monuments in Egypt.. The exterior, with its large areas of stone, is reminiscent of an ancient Egyptian temple. The massive main doorway at the north corner is almost 26 meters high, and the minaret at the south corner is the tallest in Cairo at 81.5 meters.
  • Bayt Al-Suhaymi

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    The oldest section of the house was built by Abdel Wahab el Tablawy in the 17th century. Nowadays Bayt el Suhaymi, especially after its restoration process, is the best example of a rich private house dating to seventeenth century Egypt. The house also demonstrates a lot about the art of the period and how people used to live in the Ottoman period.
  • Bab Zuweila

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    It was built by the army leader, Badr El Gamali in 1902 in the western wall. It was one of the largest gates in Cairo. You will also see old houses such as, • Manzil Zeinab Khatoun: It is one of the most beautiful houses left in the recent times. Named after its last owner, as was the custom for Islamic houses in those days, it occupies a distinguished location at the back of Al-Azhar Mosque in Azhary alley in Darb Al-Ahmar district.

What's included

INCLUDED

All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

NOT INCLUDED

Meals or personal extras
Tipping & Gratuities (not compulsory)

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

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