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Citadel of Saladin and Coptic including Islamic Cairo Day Tour

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Overview

Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

Run

Daily

Explore the wonders of Coptic and Islamic Cairo on a fascinating day tour. Discover the Citadel of Saladin, a historic fortress with breathtaking views. Visit the impressive Mosque of Muhammad Ali and learn about its rich history. Explore the Al Gawhara Palace, the Ibn Toulon Mosque, and the Gayer Anderson Museum to delve into the city’s cultural heritage. Roam the charming streets of Old Cairo, where history comes to life, and make a stop at The Coptic Museum to learn more about Egypt’s Christian history. This day tour promises an exciting journey through time and culture, perfect for 10th-grade students eager to explore the beauty of Cairo’s historical sites.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • the Citadel of Saladin
  • the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  • the Ibn Tolon Mosque
  • the Old Cairo

Itinerary

Coptic and Islamic Cairo Day Tour
After enjoying breakfast, Pickup, from your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to:

Visit: The Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin)
It is one of the most iconic monuments in Islamic Cairo, and among the most impressive defensive fortresses dating to the Middle Ages. Its strategic location on the Muqattam Hills gave it a formidable defensive position, and offered, as it still does today, an unrestricted panoramic view of Cairo

And go to visit Muhammad Ali Mosque from inside
The Muhammad Ali Mosque is located within the Citadel of Salah al-Din, and was built by Muhammad Ali in 1848. This mosque was called the Alabaster Mosque, Referring to the marble slabs that covered its interior walls. It was also called Alabaster Mosque which is one of the types of marble used in construction.

Then transfer to witness Islamic Cairo which includes:
Sultan Hassan Mosque
The Sultan Hassan Mosque and School are among the largest mosques in Egypt in architecture and the tallest in architecture, the largest mosque in Islam, built in the Islamic Mamluk period (1356-1363) by order of Sultan Hassan, known to the Egyptian world for its crazy and eccentric expenses, among which this Mosque also figures.
Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa'i)
Opposite the 14th-century Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa'i) is similarly grand. The mosque, built between 1869 and 1912, has a towering minaret and four decorated facades capped with an ornate dome. One of Cairo’s largest mosques, it houses the tombs of many members of the Egyptian royal family, including King Farouk.

Ibn Tulun
One of the most famous mosques in Old Cairo.Famous for its spiral minaret inspired by the Great Mosque of Samarra and slit arcades surrounding a wide open space for prayer; the 6-acre (2.5 hectare) Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the oldest surviving Islamic landmarks in Cairo.

Continue your tour, visit Old Cairo which includes:
-The Hanging Church:
This church was known as the” Hanging Church“because it was built over the ruins of Old Cairo„s Roman fort, and situated near the Coptic Museum.

-The Church of Abu Serga:
Abu Sarga is the oldest church in Egypt dating back to the 5th century A.D. The church owes its fame to having been constructed upon the crypt of the Holy Family where they stayed for three weeks during their sojourn in Egypt.
-Then you will be transferred to your hotel

Included/Excluded

  • Transfer in private vehicle with air conditioning.
  • Entrances to the historical places mentioned.
  • English-speaking guide.
  • All parking fees
  • Lunch during the tour.
  • All the taxes.
  • Tips and personal expenses.

Day Tour price

Solo Traveler

Per Person
US$ 95
2 Persons
Per Person
US$ 57
3 Persons
Per Person
US$ 47
4 Persons
Per Person
US$ 45
5 Persons
Per Person
US$ 38
6 Persons
Per Person
US$ 36
7 Persons
Per Person US$ 35

from $35

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