Pick up at 8 am, then drive towards the Citadel of Salah El Din, built on famous hill Al Moqattam in Cairo, that was constructed for military purposes, for protecting Cairo from incoming threats. Since then, it became a residence of the king of Egypt for many centuries. On this tour, you will visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali known as Alabaster Mosque. Political event called “Massacre of the Citadel” happened in the Citadel in 1811, where Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) murdered Mameluke leaders in Qasr El Gawhara palace, and it’s not currently opened for visits.
Proceed, to the most and biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque and another big famous Mosque which is the Al-Rifa’i Mosque. The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. The mosque was constructed next to two large public squares and off of several European style.
Then we continue our day tour to Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 A.D by the First Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas. Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to visit and enter some of the mosques such as ;`Masjid`Amr Ibn Elas Mosque, followed by a visit to Ibn Tulun Mosque which was completed in 879 AD. This mosque that he had been built over a period of three years of mud-brick became the focal point of the Tulunid capital that lasted only 26 years. Stop for lunch break at a local restaurant.
Then, visit to the Old Cairo that is known as Christian Coptic Cairo. It is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is sill felt.
Discover gilded icons and holy relics in an Old City Coptic church. Visit the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergious) was built as a prime landmark for many tourists. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion permeates the whole district here. You will also get to learn about the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Meals Included: Lunch
Accommodation: Not Included.
Additional Information:
- You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card.
- You will need to carry Egyptian money cash for the tipping to the guide and driver.
- Other languages are available with extra 100$ USD per person upon your request.
- It is available to provide German, Italian, Japanese or French tour Guide with extra 100$USD per person.
- Please, provide us your hotel name and address in Cairo or Giza
- If your hotel locates at Cairo airport or near Cairo airport, 6 October or Tagamoe, there will be extra 10$ USD per person per day for the pick up and drop off.
- It is available to pick travelers at New Cairo, 6th.October hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to drop off travelers at their hotels in New Cairo or 6th.October with extra 10$ USD per person.
- It is available to pickup or drop off travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital with extra 20$ USD per person.
