Private full-day tour: Islamic Cairo and mosques in Egypt

The nickname of Cairo is the city of a Thousand Minarets, those minarets are the towers of the ancient mosques of Cairo. This tour is perfect to enjoy the wonders of Islamic Cairo, and visit three different styles of Islamic architecture.

Highlights:

• Enjoy the journey towards the mosque of Sultan Hassan
• Visit Rifa'i mosque
• Admire the mosque of Ibn Tulun
• Explore the Old Cairo streets

After breakfast our guide will pick you up at your hotel to start the journey towards the mosque of Sultan Hassan (1360 AD) that represents the Mamluk style of architecture with its mausoleum and madrassa (religious school). Then you will visit Rifa'i mosque, built between 1869 and 1912, it represents the Ottoman style of architecture. This mosque is the resting place for many members of the Egyptian Royal Family and the beautiful mausoleum of the last Shah of Iran.

Then you will move to the oldest mosque still intact in Egypt the mosque of Ibn Tulun, completed in 879. With its unique minaret that has external staircase and its beautiful decorations. Then lunch time at local restaurant in Cairo.

After lunch, you will be guided to explore the Old Cairo streets. Your guide will then indulge you into the beauty of the city and into a whirlwind of anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue, enjoyed the wonderful walking tour of Al Moez Street. End the tour with a transfer back to your hotel.