day trip to Islamic Cairo

Budget Half-Day Tour to Islamic Cairo

Tour Overview:

Experience the rich history of Islamic Cairo with this budget-friendly half-day tour. Starting at 10:00 AM, you’ll be picked up from your hotel by an expert tour guide, who will lead you through some of the most iconic Islamic landmarks in Cairo.

Tour Highlights:

Citadel of Salah El Din & Mohamed Ali Mosque

Your first stop is the Citadel of Salah El Din, where you will visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque due to its beautiful alabaster-covered outer walls. Considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Cairo, it offers spectacular views of the city.
Al-Rifa’i Mosque

Next, visit the Al-Rifa’i Mosque, a grand mosque located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan. This mosque was built in the 19th century to honor the glory of earlier Islamic periods, and is known for its stunning architecture.
Sultan Hassan Mosque (Madrasa El Sultan Hassan)

Explore the magnificent Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as the Madrasa El Sultan Hassan. Built in 1356 AD, this massive mosque is one of the most impressive architectural feats of the Mamluk era. It includes schools for all four Sunni schools of thought and remains one of Cairo’s largest mosques.
Al-Azhar Mosque

Continue to Al-Azhar Mosque, established in 970 AD by the Fatimid Caliphate. Known as the “resplendent” mosque, it was the first mosque in Cairo and is a key site in Islamic history. It is also a vital center of Islamic scholarship.
El Hussein Mosque

Finish your tour with a visit to El Hussein Mosque, believed to be the burial site of the head of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. This mosque is one of the holiest and most revered sites in Cairo.
Tour Details:

Duration: 4 Hours
Type: Private Budget Tour
Pick-up & Drop-off: From your hotel in Cairo
Languages Available: English, Spanish, German
Tour Includes:

Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo
Expert tour guide
Entry fees to all listed mosques and sites
All taxes and services
Bottled water
Tour Excludes:

Personal items
Tipping
Any optional tours or activities
Pricing (Quoted Per Person in USD):

Single Person: $45
2 to 3 People: $35 each
4 to 9 People: $30 each
Child (6 to 11 years): $20
Child (Under 6 years): Free
End of Tour:
After visiting all the major mosques and landmarks, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

This Budget Half-Day Tour to Islamic Cairo offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and stunning architecture at a great price!