Few hours tour to great untrodden islamic heritage and mosques
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Few hours tour to great untrodden islamic heritage and mosques

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Stop At: Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Maydan Salah al-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Built between 1356 and 1363 by the Mamluk ruler Sultan Hassan, the Madrassa-Mosque of sultan Hassan is located at the Citadel Square, is considered as the pyramid of Islamic structures. This fascinating place was used as a school, mosque and mausoleum. Your Egyptologist will provide you with an introduction to the main elements of the mosque and basic Islamic principles. The mosque is an excellent example of the gigantic structures of the Mamluke era.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Al-Basatin, off Al-Saliba Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt

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 an equal in the city of Samara in Iraq. The mosque has a tower that you can climb and enjoy a nice view over the city


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah, Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, Cairo 11511 Egypt

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 along the years.

At the end of the tour ,you will be dropped off at the hotel


Duration: 2 hours

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Included
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Snacks
  • Entry/Admission - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
  • Entry/Admission - Mosque of Ibn Tulun
  • Entry/Admission - Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
Original
20%
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