Full Day Tour in Cairo Citadel, Islamic Cairo and Grand Bazaar Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Cairo, 4331302, Egypt
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Overview

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by our private vehicle then transfer to Islamic Cairo to visit Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali mosque which was constructed by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to protect Cairo from the danger. then Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq an Ottoman architecture .it is same design but smaller like blue mosque of Sultan Ahmed. enjoy visiting Al Rifai mosque and Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Citadel of Saladin
The Citadel was built on a promontory beneath the Muqattam Hills, a setting that made it difficult to attack. There have been three major construction periods leading to the Citadel's current form: 12th-century Ayyubid (starting with Saladin), 14th-century Mamluk (under al-Nasir Muhammad), and in the 19th century under Muhammad Ali
Duration: 30 mins
2. Mosque of Muhammad Ali
he mosque was built on the site of old Mamluk buildings in Cairo's Citadel between 1830 and 1848, although not completed until the reign of Said Pasha in 1857. The architect was Yusuf Bushnak from Istanbul and its model was the Sultan Ahmed Mosque[1][2] in that city. The ground on which the mosque was erected was built with debris from the earlier buildings of the Citadel. Before completion of the mosque, the alabastered panels from the upper walls were taken away and used for the palaces of Abbas I. The stripped walls were clad with wood painted to look like marble. In 1899, the mosque showed signs of cracking and some inadequate repairs were undertaken. The condition of the mosque became so dangerous that a complete scheme of restoration was ordered by King Fuad in 1931 and was finally completed under King Farouk in 1939. Muhammad Ali Pasha was buried in a tomb carved from Carrara marble, in the courtyard of the mosque. His body was transferred here from Hosh al-Basha in 1857.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrassa Cairo, Egypt was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today. This mosque is stunning and impressive from outside and inside. The mosque occupies almost 8000 square meters and the building is about 500 meters long, 68 meters wide, and 36 meters high. 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. The mosque is an active place of worship. At the time of visiting the mosque women need to cover their heads; arms and legs and all visitors will need to leave their shoes prior to entering the mosque.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Al Rifai Mosque
A beautiful construction that was built to link 19th century Egypt with its glorious past by resembling the neighboring Sultan Hasan Mosque. This is a beautiful Mosque and school housing the tomb of Imam Rifai along with latter members of the Mohammed Ali dynasty - Sultan Hussein Kamel, King Fuad and King Farouk - as well as the last Shah of Iran. Essential for anyone intrigued with 19th & 20th century politics.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
The Old Grand Bazaar
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

In-vehicle air conditioning

Qualified Egyptologist guide

Exclusion

Entrance fees

Lunch

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
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Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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