Private Half-Day Tour to the City of the Dead and the Alabaster Mosque
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Private Half-Day Tour to the City of the Dead and the Alabaster Mosque
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Private Half-Day Tour to the City of the Dead and the Alabaster Mosque

4 h
Private
Half Day
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About this activity
Start this day of adventure by meeting your private, qualified tour guide in your hotel to head for the Qarafa, City of the Dead, in your private, modern a/c van (WiFi on board). City of the Dead has been used as a burial ground for Cairo since its foundation in the 10th century, now parts of it are used as houses by the living. there you will see beautiful mausoleums and mosques such as the Complex of Sultan Qaytbay (1478).

Then you will move to visit the citadel of Saladin with its massive walls and dominating towers and the famous alabaster mosque inside it, this mosque (1821-1856) of Mohamed Ali Pasha, the founder of modern Egypt, is an excellent example of the Ottoman style of architecture.

Your guide will drive you back to your hotel when the tour is finished.
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Included
  • WiFi in your van
  • Local taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Entry/Admission - Cairo Citadel
  • Entry/Admission - Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
Reviews
4.7
3
M
MOHSIN A
4 | 2017-04-07

Interesting tour, some tombs are beautiful monuments. It was sad to see the life of some of the poorest quarters of Cairo. We met a friendly lady who showed us the grave house where her family lives. Our guide Mohammed explained to us interestingly the highlights of the mosque.

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juliolsl
5 | 2016-12-20

Super tour. Zina was great.

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