Citadel, Bazaar and Cairo Mosques Tour: Explore Historic Islamic Landmarks
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Explore the historic Islamic landmarks in Cairo, including the formidable Citadel of Salah El Din, the majestic Mohamed Ali Mosque, the grand El Rifai Mosque, the imposing El Sultan Hassan Mosque, as well as the revered Al-Azhar and El Hussein Mosques. Cap off your tour with a visit to the bustling Khan Khalili Bazaar in Cairo.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cairo Citadel - Our representative will pick you up from your hotel At 10:00 am and transfer to the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo Where you visit Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Cairo it is also known as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been Covered by Alabaster Stone.
  • Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Then Followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. This was part of a vast campaign by the 19th century rulers of Egypt to both associate themselves with the perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt’s Islamic history and modernize the city.
    Proceed to visit the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as Madrasa El Sultan Hassan that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D . The mosque was, for example, designed to include schools for all four of the Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali,
  • Sharia Al Mu’izz Li-Din Allah - Then drive to Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo it’s also known as the mosque of the most resplendent. Al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in 970. Its name is usually thought to allude to the Islamic prophet Muhammad’s daughter Fatimah, a revered figure in Islam who was given the title Az-Zahrā .the shining or resplendent one. It was the first mosque established in Cairo, a city that has since gained the nickname “the City of a Thousand Minarets.
  • Al-Hussein Mosque - Then move to Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques etc.

End your day tour by a visit to El Hussein Mosque in Cairo .Hallowed mosque believed to be the burial site of the head of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson.
At the end of the tour our guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo

What's Included
  • All taxes & service charge included.
  • Private Egyptologist guide fluent in your language.
  • Lunch provided.
  • Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary.
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Bottled water supplied during the tour.
  • All transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Not Included
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Tipping
Location
Cairo Citadel
Salah Salem St
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Monica_g
Jan 12, 2024
Historic Mosques in Cairo - Our tour guide, Sheren, has a PhD in hieroglyphics and teaches at the university. She is very nice and knowledgable. We enjoyed the tour very much. We made one substitution and saw the Anderson museum, beautiful historic islamic houses. Highly recommend
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