Appreciate works of Islamic architecture; Ahmad-Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the largest mosques built in Islamic Egypt
See the influence which Islam had had on Cairo - which stretches far wider than just the Mosques
Entrance to all sites is included
Hotel pick up and drop off and round trip transport are included
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Meals or personal extras
✖ Tipping & Gratuities (not compulsory)
Pickup Locations
1. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
2. Desert Moon
3. Ultra Loaloa Nile Maadi Hotel
4. Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
5. Hilton Cairo Grand Nile
6. Helio Cairo Hotel
7. Royal Marshal Hotel
8. Tiba Pyramids Hotel
9. Regency Hotel
10. JW Marriott Hotel Cairo
11. Gulf Tower
12. Makram Ebeid Apartment
13. Triumph Luxury Hotel
14. Cairo Hotel
15. Novotel Cairo Airport
16. Excellent furnished Duplex
17. Flamenco Hotel Cairo
18. New Aleegiance Hotel
19. Nile Sky Suites Hotel
20. Grand Nile Plaza
Additional Info: We pick you up and Drop you off from: Your Hotel in Cairo, Train Station, or Cairo Airport
Itinerary
1
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
The second oldest mosque still standing in Cairo, Ibn Tulun Mosque, was built between AD 876 and 879 and modeled on the Kaaba in Mecca (Saudi Arabia). At the time it was built, it was the largest mosque in existence.The Mosque was built by Al Amir Ahmed Ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid Dynasty. The mosque is known for its varied gypsum ornamentation and engravings. It has a unique minaret with staircase from the outside.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
The museum was founded in 1937 in two ancient residences, the Beit el-Kiridiliya from 1632 and the Beit Amna Bent Salim from 1540. In the museum, you will come across the private collection of Major Gayer-Anderson besides furniture, glassware, crystal, carpets, silks and embroidered Arab costumes. Several rooms on the third floor have been reconstructed to house the collections.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
One of the finest examples of Mameluke architecture in the world, Sultan Hassan Mosque is a vision of Arabic artistry with an abundance of stalactite detailing and intricate arabesque features. It was built in 1356-63 for Sultan Hassan Ibn Mohammed Ibn Qalawoun in the 14th century as a mosque and school for the four Islamic doctrines. It covers an area of 7,906 meter square, with a 38-meter high entrance - the most splendid entrance of Islamic monuments in Egypt..
The exterior, with its large areas of stone, is reminiscent of an ancient Egyptian temple. The massive main doorway at the north corner is almost 26 meters high, and the minaret at the south corner is the tallest in Cairo at 81.5 meters.
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Al-Azhar Mosque
It is the first mosque of Fatimide Cairo, built by Jawhar Al-Sekelli, commander of the armies of Al-Mo’ez le Din Allah. The mosque has three minarets, one if which is a twin minaret from the age of Sultan Al Ghoury.
After the visit our tour guide will take you back to your hotel or residence in Cairo - Otherwise you can stay at the Khan El Khalili area to wander this area at your convenience.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair accessible
