Discover the beauty of the Islamic Cairo attractions, its architecture...
Duration
1 Days
Location
Egypt
Starting From
EGP 4,893
Availability
Flexible Dates
Private air-conditioned transfers
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Flexible pace and photo stops
Historical landmarks
Cultural sightseeing
Overview
Discover the beauty of the Islamic Cairo attractions, its architecture and sophisticated designs.
Join us on a fabulous one day trip to Islamic Cairo and let our professional English speaking guide lead you through Islamic history of Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel and its beautiful Alabaster mosque, unique Ibn Tulun Mosques and Gay Anderson Museum.
A one-day trip to three amazing places in Cairo will allow you to get acquainted not only with the amazing architecture of the famous Cairo Citadel of Salah el-Din, but also climb the unique, the only spiral minaret in Cairo, of one of the oldest mosques in Cairo - the Ibn Tulun Mosque, which offers a breathtaking view on the outskirts of Cairo.
The Guy Anderson Museum will take you through the narrow corridors of the ancient houses of the nobility of Cairo and reveal all the secrets of the harem.
Meeting with our English speaking guide in the morning at the reception of your hotel.
Transfer to the Citadel.
A sightseeing tour of the Citadel includes visits to: Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Nasir Muhammad mosque, Ruins of the 'Striped Palace' al-Ablaq, Stop at a panoramic area for photographing, The Military Museum located in the palace of Muhammad Ali.
After visiting the citadel, transfer to the Ibn Tulun Mosque.
Sightseeing tour of the mosque and climbing the minaret.
And we will end our day tour with a visit to the Guy Anderson Museum, which contains a huge private collection of Egyptian art.
The museum is located in the house of Bayt al-Kritleia.
At the end of our Islamic Cairo day tour transfer back to your Cairo hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1
08:00 Meet with our English speaking guide in your hotel
Day 2
08:10 Transfer to the Citadel
Day 3
09:00 Visit to Alabaster mosque
Day 4
09:30 Explore mosque of al-Nasir Mohammed
Day 5
10:00 Time to take stunning pictures
Day 6
10:30 Military museum excursion
Day 7
11:00 Transfer to Ibn Tulun Mosque
Day 8
11:10 Walking tour of the mosque
Day 9
11:30 Climb the unique minaret of the mosque
Day 10
12:00 Gay Anderson museum tour
Day 11
14:00 Transfer back to your hotel
Highlights
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