Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Delve into Islamic Cairo, the area with the most Islamic sights, on this half-day private tour, free from worries about transport or getting lost. Soak in the bustling scenes as you travel between the sites by private car, and visit the Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaar, and more. Your knowledgeable guide will provide background and insights not obvious if exploring alone, enriching your experience with historical and cultural context. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of a private tour, ensuring a seamless and immersive journey through one of Cairo's most vibrant districts.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers.
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Private Tour
Bottled water
Expert tour guide.
Tipping
Entrance fees
Private Half-Day Tour to Islamic Cairo
Cairo
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Delve into Islamic Cairo, the area with the most Islamic sights, on this half-day private tour, free from worries about transport or getting lost. Soak in the bustling scenes as you travel between the sites by private car, and visit the Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaar, and more. Your knowledgeable guide will provide background and insights not obvious if exploring alone, enriching your experience with historical and cultural context. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of a private tour, ensuring a seamless and immersive journey through one of Cairo's most vibrant districts.
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers.
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Private Tour
Bottled water
Expert tour guide.
Tipping
Entrance fees
Itinerary
1
Cairo
Start your half-day tour of Islamic Cairo. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, holding a sign with your name. The tour begins with a visit to the Citadel of Salah El Din, where you can see one of the most famous mosques in Egypt and take panoramic photos of Cairo from this elevated vantage point. you will visit the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo to see the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque due to its outer walls being covered in alabaster stone. This mosque is considered one of the most beautiful in Cairo.
1 hour
2
Al Rifai Mosque
Next, you will visit Al-Rifa’i Mosque, located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan. This mosque was part of a 19th-century campaign to associate Egypt's rulers with the glory of earlier Islamic periods and to modernize the city.
30 minutes
3
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Following this, you will visit the massive El Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as the Madrasa El Sultan Hassan. Founded in 1356 AD, this mosque was remarkable for its size and innovative architecture and was designed to include schools for all four Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi, and Hanbali.
30 minutes
4
Al-Azhar Mosque
Then, drive to Al-Azhar Mosque, established in 970 by Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate. This mosque is one of the oldest in Cairo and is known for its historical and religious significance. It is named after Fatimah, the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, who was given the title az-Zahrā, meaning "the shining or resplendent one."
30 minutes
5
Al Emam Al Hussein Mosque
End your day tour with a visit to El Hussein Mosque, a revered site believed to be the burial place of the head of Prophet Muhammad's grandson.
30 minutes
6
Khan Al-Khalili
Conclude your tour with a walking tour through Khan Khalili Bazaar, the oldest market in Egypt. After exploring the bazaar, your guide will drop you off at the same point where you were picked up. This comprehensive tour provides a deep dive into the rich Islamic heritage of Cairo, showcasing its stunning architecture and historical significance.