Old Islamic Cairo Tour
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Overview
Your guide will give you their full attention from the moment the tour begins. Once in the car, they will talk to you about the sights along the way and other aspects of the tour that will interest you, so you’ll have context as you travel between sites. You will start at the Citadel of Salah El Din, constructed on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that you will visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq who came from Istanbul to build the mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1849. You will then move on to see the Sultan Hassan and El-Refaie Mosques, proceed to the Ibn Tulun Mosque, and conclude at Al-Azhar, the famous mosque that is also known as the first Islamic university.
What's included
- ✓All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Expert English speaking guide
- ✓Entrance fees for all mentioned sites
- ✕Tipping
- ✕Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
- 5 hours - 6 hours
- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle · Expert English speaking guide · Entrance fees for all mentioned sites
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