11-In Cairo full day trip to visit the citadel of saladin the mosque of sultan hassan el refie and ibn tulun mosque
Duration
1 day
Max People
50
Min Age
12+
Pickup
Hotel
Overview
See Cairo from a fresh perspective on this private tour of ancient mosques, streets, bazaars, and more of the old walled city, Islamic Cairo. Your private driver picks up and drops off direct from your Cairo or Giza hotel, Khan Al-Khalili, the ancient city gates, and a 16th-century trading inn.
Tour Plan
- is considered the pearl of Islamic architecture, and a maximum urban visibility, it was built in 1356 (Mamluks period) by Sultan Hassan Ibn Mohammed Ibn Qalawoun as a mosque and as a school for the four Islamic doctrines. It covers an area of 7,900 square meters, with an entrance 38m high and is considered the most beautiful of Islamic monuments in Egypt.
is located just in front of the Sultan Hassan Mosque. In addition to the harmony and finish of its structures, it is known for its royal tombs such as those of Ismail Pasha, King Fouad (the father of the last king of Egypt: King Farouk) and King Farouk himself. It also contains the tomb of the Shah of Iran, as well as, that of his father.
One of the first and largest mosques built in Islamic Egypt. It was built in 878 by Sultan Ahmed Ibn Tulun, the founder of the Tulunid dynasty who ruled Egypt for over a century. The mosque is well known for its gypsum ornaments and fine engravings. It has a unique spiral minaret with an external staircase constituting the only example of minarets in Egypt.
Included/Excluded
- All transfer in an air-conditioned private vehicle.
- Entrance fees for all the sites mentioned.
- Professional Egyptology tour guide.
- Lunch in a typical restaurant.
- Any supplement not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping
Tour Map
We are a team work of professionals in the tourism sector who have been working for over than 25 years in that field. We have experienced all the activities and sightseeing that we recommend.
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