Tour

Tour Code

Islamic Cairo

CAI005

Full Day

Half Day

Tour Language

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All

Sites

1. The Citadel of Salah El Din

2. Al Azhar Mosque

3. The Museum of Islamic Art

4. Lunch

Description of Tour

Cairo is a city full of wonderful Islamic sites both old and new. This tour will take you to see the main Islamic sites of Cairo.

We will start off by first visiting the Citadel Of Salah El Din. This is a complex that includes the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, The Military Museum, and the Citadel Outdoor Theatre. The Citadel was built between the years of 1176 and 1182 AD.

The next stop will be Al Azhar Mosque. This mosque is the oldest Islamic university in the world and was founded in 972 AD. It was the very first Fatimad mosque.

The last stop of the day will be the Museum of Islamic Art. This Museum contains architectural pieces that date back to the dawn of Islam all the way to the Ottoman period. It is the largest Islamic Museum in the Middle East.

For Your Information:

§          While inside any mosque, you should cover your shoulders and knees and remove your shoes.

§          Good walking shoes and a hat are recommended.

§          Tour not suitable for people with limited walking abilities.