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Private Tour: Islamic Cairo including Amr Ibn-AlAs-Ibn Tulun, Sultan Hassa and El Refaa Mosques

Giza, Egypt
  • 6 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Check out some of Cairo’s most beautiful mosques, illustrating a range of Islamic architectural styles and fascinating history, during this 5-hour private tour. During your trip you’ll explore these buildings’ connection to city history and spiritual life at three locations. Visit the Mosque of Amr Ibn al-As, built in 642 AD around the time of Cairo’s founding. You’ll also see the Ibn-Tulun mosque, commissioned in the 870s AD, and explore the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, located near Cairo’s Citadel. Your visit also covers a private guide and vehicle, lunch, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.
  • Discover Islamic Cairo on private tour visiting Amr Ibn al-As Mosque, Ibn-Tulun Mosque and Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
  • Learn about these historic buildings' connections to Cairo city history and spiritual life
  • Explore Mosque Amr Ibn al-As, dating back to 642 AD
  • Visit Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, situated near the Cairo Citadel
  • Great chance to learn about Islamic arts and culture in Egypt

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Bottle of water
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We Pick up all travelers from Central Giza,Cairo,6 of October,Naser City,

Itinerary

1

Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Mosque of Ibn Tulun

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

3

Al Rifai Mosque

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Mosques have very strict dress codes, when visiting women must where long loose clothing, insure their arms and legs are fully covered. Women are also required to cover their heads at all times. Men must not show above their knees and cover their shoulders. Failure to do so will result in refused entry.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • For your safety, the cars are sterilized according to the instructions of the Ministry of Health
  • All guides-Drivers wear masks
  • The car is sterilized periodically after visiting each place (after the travelers exits the car
  • Available as a hand sanitizer by car and subject to the Egyptian Ministry of Health
  • Each customer must wear a mask during the tour, starting from the exit from the meeting place
  • Preferred to use credit cards instead of cash
  • The periodic statements are made by the Ministry of Health to the staff (guide or driver) to ensure their safety
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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4.8
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From $55.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 66 days in advance.

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