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Islamic Sights Private Half-Day Tour

By Elegant Voyage
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $101 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Area of principal Islamic landmarks & monuments in Cairo
  • Medieval citadel overlooking the city beneath
  • Some of the city's grandest & most notable mosques
  • Influences from many civilisations during its turbulent past
  • Exclusive guide for a personalised experience

Activity location

  • Cairo City
    • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cairo City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Private Islamic Cairo Half-Day Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
CA $100.58 x 1 AdultCA $100.58

Total
Price is CA $100.58

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour of Islamic Cairo
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your central Cairo hotel via air-conditioned car or minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour commentary is provided in English

Know before you book

  • Return transport is available from most centrally located Cairo hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

What you can expect

Discover the history of Islam in Egypt on a half-day tour of its fortress and mosques in medieval Cairo. Gaze up at the ruined citadel and visit 3 of the mosques it protected to encounter diverse architectural styles. Your private guide provides notable historical context throughout.

Nestled in city centre Cairo is the medieval centre of the city and home to many of the grandest Islamic wonders in the region. Begin at the Salah El Din Citadel and hear how it was built to protect the Ayyubid dynasty from the Crusades. Also housed within the fortifications is the Ottoman Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammed Ali). Its prominent location and grand visage make it a primary marker on any approach to the city.

Explore the extravagant interior of the Mamluk masterpiece, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, as well as the Mosque of Rifa'I, also constructed in the Mamluk style. From you expert guide, learn more about the Islamic culture in Cairo and witness the grandeur of the area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCairo City
    • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECairo City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt