6-Hour Journey at Alabaster Mosque, Khan el Khalili bazaar and Sultan Hassan Mosque
Highlights
Cairo
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
6 Hours
Easy
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Description
Embark on a 6-hour journey through the spiritual and historical heart of Cairo. Explore the Hanging Church and ancient Coptic sites, marvel at the grandeur of the Cairo Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque, and admire the exquisite architecture of the Sultan Hassan Mosque. Conclude your tour at Khan el Khalili Bazaar, where you can shop for treasures, sip traditional tea, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Islamic Cairo.
Itinerary
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Coptic Islamic Cairo
- The Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, Churches of St. Bacchus & St. Sergius, Sultan Hassan Mosque.
- Your tour starts in Coptic Cairo. Once known as the Roman stronghold of Babylon, Cairo’s oldest section is the ancient heart of the Coptic Christian community, which features five original churches and the oldest Islamic School Mosque.
- Khan EL Khalil Bazaar: Visit the oldest & the finest Bazaar in Africa, Enjoy Shopping and oriental Cafe’
Cairo Citadel, Alabaster Mosque
- Your tour continues on to visit this massive stone fortress, built into the original city walls of Cairo by the famous Sultan Saladin in the 12th century and crowned with the Mosque of Mohammed Ali 700 years later.
- Enjoy the spectacular view of Cairo. You can even spot the silhouettes of the Giza pyramids on the horizon.
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
- Your next stop is at the nearby Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan. Massive yet elegant, this grand structure is regarded as one of the finest pieces of Islamic architecture in the world.
- It was built between 1356 and 1363 by Sultan Hassan, and we consider it a must-see sight while visiting Cairo.
Lunch & Khan el Khalili Bazaar
- For your last visit of the tour, your guide will take you to one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East: Khan el Khalili.
- After enjoying lunch at a local lunch, you can stroll along countless alleys and drop into quaint shops that have sold souvenirs and antiques since the 13th century.
- Enjoy a wonderful walking tour of Islamic Cairo and Al Moez Street, which is the main street of the old Islamic city and stretches for almost 1 kilometre and branches into long, quiet streets and alleys.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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