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Full Private Day to Islamic Cairo,Citadel of Salah Aldin &Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Giza, Egypt
$121
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Vibrant Cairo showcases a rich tapestry of historical architecture and cultural treasures. This full private day tour takes you through the heart of Islamic Cairo, offering insights into its magnificent heritage.
- 🏛️ Visit El Khalili, a bustling market established in the 14th century, filled with local markets and jewellery shops offering unique handmade wares.
- 🏞️ Enjoy panoramic views of Cairo from the Citadel of Salah El Din, strategically located atop the El Moqattam hills, providing breathtaking vistas.
- 🕌 Appreciate the artistic beauty of Islamic monuments, including intricately designed mosques and fortresses that reflect centuries of craftsmanship.
- 📜 Discover the Ahmad-Ibn Tulun Mosque, one of the earliest and largest mosques in Islamic Egypt, featuring exquisite gypsum ornamentation and engravings.
- 🏛️ Explore the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, completed in 878 AD, known for its unique external staircase and rich historical significance.
- 🕌 Visit Al Azhar Mosque, the first mosque of Fatimide Cairo, featuring three distinct minarets, one of which is a twin from the era of Sultan Al Gohari.
- 📜 Marvel at the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, regarded as the pearl of Islamic architecture, covering over 7,900 square meters.
- 🏛️ Experience the Gayer-Anderson Museum, founded in 1937, showcasing a private collection of artifacts, furniture, and historical items across two ancient residences.
- 🍽️ Indulge in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant after exploring the Islamic monuments, offering a taste of authentic Egyptian cuisine.
- 💎 Conclude your day at the Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and greatest markets in the Middle East, filled with jewellery, wooden artifacts, and impressive souvenirs.
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Full Private Day to Islamic Cairo,Citadel of Salah Aldin &Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Entrance fees to mentioned sights
- All taxes and service charge
- Hotel pick up and drop off in air-conditioned vehicle
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Qualified tour guide
- Bottled water on board
- Lunch
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
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Mosque of Ibn TulunAhmed Ibn Tulun Mosque: It is the third mosque built in Islamic Egypt. It was completed in 878 AD by Al Amir Ahmed Ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid Dynasty. The mosque is known for its varied gypsum ornamentations and engravings. It has a unique minaret with staircase from the outside.
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Al-Azhar MosqueAl Azhar: 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 Gohari.
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Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan HassanSultan Hassan School and Mosques: It is regarded as the pearl of Islamic architecture. It was set up by 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 metre square, with a 38-metre high entrance - the most splendid entrance of Islamic monuments in Egypt.
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Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)Gayer-Anderson Museum: 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
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Mosque of Muhammad AliAfter exploring the Islamic monuments of Cairo, stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Further on, proceed to the Citadel of Salah El Din. It was built by Salah El Din El Ayoubi in 1183 AD in the medieval castle style. The citadel comprises a number of important monuments including the Mosque of Soliman Pasha, the 90 metre deep Joseph’s well, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. The walls of the mosque are coated with alabaster and had gild-decorated crowns.
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Khan Al-Khalili BazaarFurther on, proceed to the Khan El Kahili Bazaar and El Sagha (jewellery shops). It is one of the earliest and greatest markets in the Middle East. Built in the 14th century, it has many stores exhibiting a wonderful collection of jewellery, wooden artefacts embossed with pearls, leather ware, embroidered dresses and a range of impressive souvenirs. After exploring the market, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Cairo.
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Full Private Day to Islamic Cairo,Citadel of Salah Aldin &Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Giza, Egypt
$121
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!