🕌 Islamic Cairo – A Journey into the Heart of History

Egypt, Cairo Day Tours
✨ Step into the soul of Cairo and explore the magnificent legacy of Islamic civilization. This full-day private tour takes you through centuries of history — from Egypt’s very first mosque to majestic citadels, elegant minarets, and spiritual landmarks that shaped Islamic art and culture.
  • City Tour
  • Cultural
  • historical monuments
  • Holy places
  • Private - Individual Tour
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Trip Information

Pickup Point

Your Hotel

Place of Return

Your Hotel

Group Size

1-2

Available Days

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Duration:

6-7 hours

Travel time:

08:30 AM

Price from
per person45
per child (5-12)25
Freeper infant (0-4)
6-7 hours

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Description

🌟 Highlights:

  1. Visit the Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the first mosque in Egypt and Africa
  2. Discover the Citadel of Saladin and the grand Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  3. Explore the Sultan Hassan Madrasa and Al-Rifa’i Mosque, masterpieces of Islamic architecture
  4. Visit the legendary Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the oldest universities in the Islamic world
  5. Admire the panoramic view of Cairo from Ibn Tulun Mosque
  6. Explore the Gayer-Anderson Museum and Prince Taz Palace
  7. Enjoy a delicious traditional Egyptian lunch
  8. Optional visits to a Papyrus Workshop and Perfume Museum

🏛️ Full Description:

Start your journey with a morning pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. Your Egyptologist guide will lead you through the city’s most fascinating Islamic landmarks, showcasing centuries of history, culture, and architecture.

Begin with a visit to the Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa, founded in 642 AD. Then continue to the Citadel of Saladin, a majestic medieval fortress offering breathtaking views of Cairo, and explore the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, famous for its Ottoman-style domes and elegant alabaster walls.

Next, visit the magnificent Mosques of Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa’i, located opposite each other — a stunning example of Mamluk and Ottoman artistry. Continue to the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the most important centers of Islamic learning in the world.

Afterward, explore the Ibn Tulun Mosque, renowned for its spiral minaret and panoramic city views, and stop by the Gayer-Anderson Museum and the historic Prince Taz Palace for a glimpse into Cairo’s aristocratic heritage.

Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, and optionally visit a papyrus institute or perfume oil gallery before heading back to your hotel.

💰 Price:

  1. 1 person: $120
  2. 2 people: $75 per person
  3. 3–6 people: $65 per person
  4. 7–12 people: $45 per person
  5. Children (5–12 years): $25
  6. Infants (0–4 years): Free

✅ What’s Included:

  1. Private round-trip transfer from your hotel
  2. Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  3. Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
  4. Lunch at a local restaurant
  5. All taxes and service charges

❌ What’s Not Included (Optional):

  1. Drinks
  2. Souvenirs
  3. Personal expenses
  4. Tips

⚠️ Important Information:

  1. Dress code: modest, long clothing required for mosque visits.
  2. This is a private tour — flexible and fully customizable.
  3. Duration: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary slightly depending on traffic).
  4. Price applies to hotels in central Cairo and Giza.
  5. For hotels near Cairo Airport, New Cairo, or the Administrative Capital, add $20 round-trip per group.
  6. Payment accepted in USD, EUR, or EGP, as well as in local currencies (RUB, UAH, UZS, KZT) via commission-free online transfer.
  7. Papyrus and perfume factory visits are optional — skip them if preferred.

🎒 Don’t forget to bring:

  1. 👟 Comfortable clothes and shoes
  2. 🧢 Hat and sunglasses 🕶️
  3. 💧 Water bottle
  4. 📷 Camera or phone for photos
  5. 😍 Good mood and curiosity to explore!

⏰ Duration:

  1. Approx. 8–9 hours

📞 Book Now:

Discover Cairo’s spiritual heart and explore the timeless masterpieces of Islamic architecture — Book Now and feel the soul of the city!

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