• Cairo Citadel - Begin your day at 10:00 am with a pickup from your hotel by our knowledgeable tour guide, who will take you to the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo. Here, you will explore the Mohamed Ali Mosque, renowned as one of the most beautiful mosques in Cairo. It is also known as the Alabaster Mosque due to its exterior walls being adorned with Alabaster Stone.
• Mosque of Muhammad Ali - The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, also referred to as the Alabaster Mosque (Arabic: مسجد محمد علي‎; Turkish: Mehmet Ali Paşa Camii), is located within the Citadel of Cairo, Egypt. It was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
• Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Next, visit one of the largest mosques in Cairo, the El Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as Madrasa El Sultan Hassan. Founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D., this massive Mamluk-era mosque and madrassa is situated near The Citadel in Cairo. Construction began in 757 AH/1356 CE and concluded three years later “without even a single day of idleness.” At the time, the mosque was notable for its impressive size and innovative architectural features. Commissioned by a sultan with a brief and relatively unremarkable reign, al-Maqrizi noted the mosque contained several “wonders of construction.” It was designed to include schools for all four Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi, and Hanbali.
• Al Rifai Mosque - Continue to the renowned Al-Rifa’i Mosque, located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, dating back to around 1361. Architecturally, it was designed to complement the older structure. This was part of a significant campaign by Egypt’s 19th-century rulers to associate themselves with the perceived grandeur of earlier Islamic periods and modernize the city.
• Al-Azhar Mosque - Proceed to Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, also known as the mosque of the most resplendent. Situated in Islamic Cairo, Egypt, it was commissioned by Al-Mu’izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate for the newly established capital city in 970. Its name is believed to reference the Islamic prophet Muhammad’s daughter Fatimah, a revered figure in Islam, who was given the title az-Zahrā, meaning the shining or resplendent one. It was the first mosque established in Cairo, a city now known as “the City of a Thousand Minarets.”

Conclude your day tour with a visit to El Hussein Mosque in Cairo, a revered 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 return you to your hotel in Cairo.

• Tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• All taxes, fees, and handling charges
• Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food) (if option selected)
• Entry fees
• Bottled water

• Personal Items
• Tipping

Delve into the vibrant past of Islamic Cairo through this half-day excursion. Submerge yourself in the splendor of ancient mosques, thriving markets, and detailed architecture that reflects the city’s Islamic roots. Explore the charm of notable sites such as the famed Al-Azhar Mosque, the age-old Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and the magnificent Sultan Hassan Mosque. This engrossing tour provides a peek into the cultural and religious importance of this lively district.

• Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

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