Day Tour to Islamic Cairo
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8.00 a.m Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will escort you by air conditioned vehicle to visit 3 great architectural buildings near the Citadel. The First is “
Sultan Hassan Madrasa and Mosque” which is one of the extraordinary wonderful monuments in the Islamic world. The architectural parts of the complex are so terrific like the cornices, the entrance, and the monumental staircase. The Second Building is
“Al Refaie Mosque” that lies right beside Sultan Hassan Madrasa. The Mosque was established by Khoshiar, the mother of Khedive Ismail to be the mausoleum of the royal family. It took 43 years to build this beautiful sanctuary that combines different Islamic architectural styles. After that visiting the biggest mosque in Egypt “
Ahmed Ibn Tulun “ and watching the great view of Islamic Cairo from its minaret then going to
Gayer Anderson Museum who was one the high commanders in the British Army during the British invasion to Egypt
Then moving to visit the
Tent Makers Market or Khayamiya which is located on the southern side of Bab Zuweila where you will find fantastic textiles decorated with scenes and pictures depicting nature and Egypt’s attractions,Then moving to take a walking tour in the 1000 years old
"el Moez" street which is considered as an open air museum for Terrific Islamic Buildings which are decorated with different patterns and paints, then ending our tour with going to Khan el Khalili Bazaar which is one of Cairo's main attractions ..
the district of Khan el Khalili was originally a mausoleum called "el Zaafran" for the burial of Fatimid Caliphs ,after that it became a district for the Turkish community during the Ottoman period , and now it becomes a bazzar where you will find many souvenirs shops ,coffeehouses "Café" serving Arabic coffee and offering Hookah "Shisha", and restaurants throughout the area.
Then, Ending the tour After this trip you will be transferred to your hotel
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Sultan Hassan Madrasa and Mosque” which is one of the extraordinary wonderful monuments in the Islamic world. The architectural parts of the complex are so terrific like the cornices, the entrance, and the monumental staircase. The Second Building is
“Al Refaie Mosque” that lies right beside Sultan Hassan Madrasa. The Mosque was established by Khoshiar, the mother of Khedive Ismail to be the mausoleum of the royal family. It took 43 years to build this beautiful sanctuary that combines different Islamic architectural styles. After that visiting the biggest mosque in Egypt “
Ahmed Ibn Tulun “ and watching the great view of Islamic Cairo from its minaret then going to
Gayer Anderson Museum who was one the high commanders in the British Army during the British invasion to Egypt
Then moving to visit the
Tent Makers Market or Khayamiya which is located on the southern side of Bab Zuweila where you will find fantastic textiles decorated with scenes and pictures depicting nature and Egypt’s attractions,Then moving to take a walking tour in the 1000 years old
"el Moez" street which is considered as an open air museum for Terrific Islamic Buildings which are decorated with different patterns and paints, then ending our tour with going to Khan el Khalili Bazaar which is one of Cairo's main attractions ..
the district of Khan el Khalili was originally a mausoleum called "el Zaafran" for the burial of Fatimid Caliphs ,after that it became a district for the Turkish community during the Ottoman period , and now it becomes a bazzar where you will find many souvenirs shops ,coffeehouses "Café" serving Arabic coffee and offering Hookah "Shisha", and restaurants throughout the area.
Then, Ending the tour After this trip you will be transferred to your hotel
Included
- Egyptologist tour guide.
- Air Conditioned Private vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- 1 Day Tour
- Local Egyptian Lunch (Koshary or Falafel)
- Bottled Mineral Water
- Tourism Police Permission
- Tax
Not included
- Accommodation
- Optional Activities or Optional Extra Tickets (such as the entry inside any of the sights on either side of Moez street)
- Any other Meals or Beverages
- Tipping
- Anything not mentioned above
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Aquatic
15%
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