Cairo Islamic Historical Sites Day Tour

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1. The Imam al-Shafi'i Mosque in Cairo is a historically significant complex housing the tomb of Imam al-Shafi'i, founder of the Shafi'i Sunni school of jurisprudence. Built by Salah Ad-Din in 1178 (with later, major restorations, such as in 1762), it is a major site in Cairo's "City of the Dead," featuring a unique, large wooden dome and intricate Mamluk-style architecture

   30 min

2. Al-Azhar Mosque, known in Egypt simply as al-Azhar, is a mosque in the historic Islamic core of the city of Cairo, Egypt. Commissioned as the new capital of the Fatimid Caliphate in 970 CE, it was the first mosque established in a city that eventually earned the nickname "the City of a Thousand Minarets"

   30 min

3. Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.

   45 min

4. The Amr ibn al-As Mosque is a mosque, located in the Fustat neighbourhood of Old Cairo, Egypt. Named in honour of the Arab Muslim commander Amr ibn al-As, the mosque was built in c. 642 CE as the centre of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat

   30 min

5. It is one of the largest and most important mosques of the city. It is centred on a shrine that is said to contain the tomb of Sayyidah Zaynab bint Ali.

   30 min

6. The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in Salah al-Din Square in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 CE during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan

   30 min

7. The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is a mosque in Islamic Cairo, Egypt. Built between 876 and 879 CE by its namesake, Ahmad ibn Tulun, it is the oldest well-preserved mosque in Egypt.

   30 min

8. The Muhammad Ali Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, is a mosque located in the Citadel of Cairo, Egypt. It was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha and built between 1832 and 1857. Overlooking the city, it is one of the most visible mosques and landmarks in the skyline of Cairo.

   1 h

9. The Al-Rifa'i Mosque is a mosque located in Citadel Square, adjacent to the Citadel, in Islamic Cairo, Egypt. Its name is derived from the Ali Abu Shubbak who is buried in the mosque. It also serves as the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family.

   15 min

10. All Cairo area Islamic Shrines, like Imam Hussain, Syeda Nafeesa, Mausoleum of Sahabi Ukba bin Amir, Sahabi Amr bin Al-Aas, Ibn Hajar Al-Askalani, Jalaluddin Al-Suyuti, Ali bin Zayn Al-Abedeen, etc, etc.

    1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 69% above the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 4933 of 10229.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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