Explore Islamic Cairo: A Full-Day Tour of Architectural Wonders (8 Hours)

Cairo, nicknamed the "City of a Thousand Minarets," boasts an impressive array of ancient mosque towers and is rich in Islamic architecture. This tour invites you to discover the fascinating history of Islamic Cairo, with lunch included.

ITINERARY

This tour offers a perfect opportunity to experience the wonders of Islamic Cairo by visiting three distinct styles of architecture. As you ride and walk through secret doors, you'll hear captivating stories about Cairo while enjoying a wonderful walking tour of Islamic Cairo and Al Moez Street.

Mosque of Sultan Hassan: After breakfast, your guide from Misrona Tours will pick you up at your hotel to begin your journey to the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, built in 1360. This mosque exemplifies Mamluk architecture with its impressive mausoleum and madrassa (religious school). Next, you will visit the Rifa'i Mosque, constructed between 1869 and 1912, which represents Ottoman architectural style. This mosque serves as the resting place for many members of the Egyptian royal family, including the beautiful mausoleum of the last Shah of Iran.

Mosque of Ibn Tulun: Next, you'll visit the oldest intact mosque in Egypt, the mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, completed in 879. This mosque features a unique minaret with an external staircase and exquisite decorations.

After this visit, you'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo.

Al Moez Street: Following lunch, you'll explore the historic streets of Old Cairo. Al Moez Street is renowned for its wealth of Islamic monuments. On this street, you'll visit two significant complexes from the Mamluk era: The Qalawun Complex and the Zahir Barquq Complex. Your guide will immerse you in the city's beauty and share a whirlwind of anecdotes, history, legends, and intrigue as you enjoy a fantastic walking tour of Al Moez Street.

The tour concludes with a transfer back to your hotel.

What services are included in the price?

• Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English speaking tour guide.
• Entrance fees to all sites indicated on the itinerary.
• A bottle of mineral water per trip in Cairo and Giza.
• Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo.
• All service charges and taxes.

What services are not included in the price?

• Any personal expenses.
• Optional activities.
• Any service not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Guide and driver gratuities.

IMPORTANT NOTES: -

• Please book as early as possible to ensure availability, especially on holidays and celebrations such as Christmas, New Year and Easter.
• In order to contact you we need your mobile number, email and fill out the form on the current page, indicating the start date of the trip and the end date of the trip. Please determine the number of adults and children.
• You can book 2 weeks in advance if there are still places available.
• Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive an email with your booking voucher. Please print it or download it to your mobile phone or tablet to show to the Misrona Tours representative on the day of the activity.
• The details will include tour operator contact numbers, traveler service and travel information.

• Prices are per person in US dollars depending on the number of people.
• A deposit of 50 % of the total price is required to complete reservations.
• The remaining amount is payable in cash before the tour begins.

• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
• If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.