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Day Tour To Islamic Cairo & khan El khalili

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Overview

Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

1 - 15

Run

Daily

Explore Islamic Cairo, a captivating area along the Nile that holds the essence of Islamic art and history in its narrow streets and exquisite mosques. Take a quick journey through this historical neighborhood, where the past comes alive in the stunning buildings and diverse cultural heritage. Discover the charm of Islamic Cairo as you visit  Khan El Khalili on a day tour, experiencing the beauty of its architecture and the cultural richness that defines this enchanting district.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Khan El Khalili
  • Sultan Hassan Mosque
  • Al-Rifai Mosque (Masjid Al-Rifa'i)
  • Ibn Tulun

Itinerary

Day tour to Islamic Cairo & khan El khalili
Pick up from the hotel in Cairo by our English speaking representative. We start with the first stop at:
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.

Then transfer to explore Khan El Khalili:
Cairo‟s old bazaar. And it was the oldest place in ancient Egypt. Where you can take a walking tour in bazaars and you will find some precious souvenirs.
-Then you will be transferred to your hotel

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up from / to the hotel in Cairo
  • The entrances to the mentioned tourist places.
  • Transfer in a private car with air conditioning.
  • English-speaking guide.
  • Parking fees
  • Lunch during the tour.
  • A bottle of mineral water during the tour.
  • All the taxes.
  • Tips and personal expenses

Day Tour price

Solo Traveler

Per Person
US$ 87
2 Persons
Per Person
US$ 48
3 Persons
Per Person
US$ 36
4 Persons
Per Person
US$ 29
5 Persons
Per Person
US$ 27
6 Persons
Per Person
US$ 24
7 Persons
Per Person US$ 22

from $22

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