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4 Hours

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Egypt

City

Cairo

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Islamic Cairo Half Day Tour

Name: Cairo Top Tours
Address: Egypt - Giza - Al-Ahram St.5th Hassan Said St. from Ahram St Giza P.O. Box 6, Egypt, EG
Telephone: +201022772955
Price range: 40$

Price Starting From : $50

4 Hours

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Islamic Cairo Half-Day Tours

Cairo, one of the most renowned governorates in the world, boasts numerous popular Islamic tourist attractions. With Cairo's wealth of tourist sites, there's always something new to discover, leading to a high demand for holidays in this vibrant city. Islamic Cairo is a unique area where many Muslims reside, showcasing beautiful mosques and buildings significant to their religion.

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Overview

Inclusion

Transports from/ to your hotel to the mosques in Islamic Cairo by Cairo Top Tours staff and return.
Admission fees to the mentioned sites and mosques.
Transportation by an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle during Islamic Cairo Private Tours.
An English-speaking Egyptologist guide during your Egypt Day Tours.
Lunch in a local quality restaurant within Islamic Cairo Tours.
Free mineral water and soft drinks during your Cairo Half Day Tours.
Shopping tours in Cairo in Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
All taxes or service charges of your Day Trip to Islamic Cairo.

Exclusion

Extras not mentioned in the Cairo Trips itinerary.
Tipping is not included within the prices.
Personal spending during Egypt Tours.
Drinks during meals.

Itinerary

Explore the most striking monuments during this Islamic Cairo half-day tour and marvel at the grandeur of Islamic architecture and art. A Cairo Top Tours Egyptologist guide will meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza to begin your visit to the largest Citadel in Egypt's history, the Citadel of Salah al-Din. This significant fortress, built during the rule of the Ayyubid dynasty, is recognized as one of the most luxurious fortresses constructed in Medieval Cairo.

The Citadel of Saladin contains multiple buildings, with the most remarkable being the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Other notable structures include the Mosque and Madrasa of Al-Nasir Kalawoun, the Mosque of Suleiman Pasha Al-Khadim (Sariya Al-Jabal), and the Mosque of Ahmad Kadkhoda Azban. The Muhammad Ali Mosque, built by the powerful ruler Mohamed Ali, resembles the Blue Mosque of Ahmed in Istanbul and is famed for its extensive use of alabaster, giving it its name.

Your Day Trip to Islamic Cairo will be enchanting as you stroll through the old narrow streets and wander in the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Book your spot now and enjoy our Cairo Half-Day Tours, which include a delicious local lunch at a restaurant. After completing your Cairo Day Tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

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1 Person

$110.00 Per Person

2 - 3 Persons

$85.00 Per Person

4 - 6 Persons

$65.00 Per Person

7 - 10 Persons

$50.00 Per Person

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Hidden in the modern urban area of Cairo is one of the oldest Islamic centers in the world, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams, and fountains. Established in the 10th century, it became the new center of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century.

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Although there isn't a strict clothing requirement when visiting Islamic Cairo, it's still a good idea to dress politely and modestly, especially when entering mosques. Men and women alike should make sure their knees and shoulders are covered. It can also be necessary for women to wear scarves over their hair. It is advised to wear comfortable footwear because there may be walking involved.

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