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Day Trip to Islamic Cairo
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Day Trip to Islamic Cairo
Spend a day in Islamic Cairo and you will see how rich that old city really is.
New Travel Dynamics sets up this trip for each guest. You get a private, air-conditioned car. You also get a guide who knows the history well. He will be with you the whole time.
On the route, you will visit Khan El Khalili bazaar. Then you will see Salah El-Din Citadel. After that, you will tour Sultan Hassan and Ibn Tulun Mosques. There are more sights in Old Cairo too.
When the visits end, the car will take you back to your hotel.
If you want this kind of day out, reserve the excursion and enjoy the sites of Islamic Cairo.
Itinerary
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We will meet you at your hotel in Cairo. Then we will take you in a private, air-conditioned car with your own tour guide. You will see the key sights of Islamic Cairo, including the places below.
Salah El Din Citadel
Salah El-Din Citadel is one of the well-known military forts from the Middle Ages. It sits in a key spot, so it overlooks Cairo and Al Fustat. Because of that, it had a real defensive role. The fort was built in the 12th century. It helped protect Cairo from the Crusaders. Later, it was also used as a seat of power under the Ayyubids, Mamluks, and Ottomans.
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Mohamed Ali Mosque is the highest point inside the Cairo Citadel. Mohammed Ali Pasha started building it in 1830. Work continued until he died in 1848. The outside style was influenced by the Sultan Ahmad Mosque in Istanbul. Today, the mosque is a major Islamic landmark in Cairo.
Lunch Time
You will have lunch at a local restaurant. After that, we will continue to the next stop.
Sultan Hassan Madrassa and Mosque
Sultan Hassan Madrassa and Mosque is an important example from the early Mamluk era. It was founded between 1356 and 1363 AD. The mosque was built using very large stone blocks. These stones became a clear sign of the peak of Mamluk building work during that time.
Al Rifa’i Mosque
In Cairo, you can also see the Al Refaie Mosque. It was built by Khoshiar Hanim, who was the mother of Khedive Ismail. Work started in 1869. It finished in 1911. But construction was not steady. It stopped for about 25 years, from 1880 to 1905. The mosque became a burial place for members of Mohamed Ali’s family.
Ibn Tulun Mosque
The Ibn Tulun Mosque is the oldest and one of the biggest mosques in Cairo. It was built between 876 and 879. Ahmed Ibn Tulun ordered the project after he was named governor of Al Fustat by the Abbasid Caliph. Inside, you can spot Abbasid design details. The mosque also has many decorated arches. The courtyard is very large, and it feels open and calm.
Al Muizz Street
Al Muizz Street is a main road in the old parts of Cairo. Walking there can feel like moving through many layers of history. The street became well known during the Fatimid period. It dates to the 10th century. Over time, it gathered famous sites, old relics, and historic homes.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Khan El Khalili is a well known bazaar in central Cairo. It began as a major trade area during the Mamluk time. The bazaar goes back to the 14th century. Later, it filled with small shops and eateries. One example is El Fishawy, which is often named the oldest café in Cairo.
At the end, we will take you back to your hotel so your day trip can wrap up.
Included / Excluded
Inclusion
- The Service of pick up from your hotel and return.
- Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
- A deluxe private air-conditioned vehicle throughout your trip.
- Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
- Lunch meal.
- Bottled water on the vehicle.
- All charges and taxes.
Exclusion
- Tipping.
- Any Optional Tours.
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