BEST DAY TRIP TO ISLAMIC AND CHRISTIAN CAIRO.

After breakfast, then join your private tour guide to visit Cairo Highlights including:

►Salah el-Din Citadel:

• the world-famous Citadel of Saladin. Perched atop a 265-meter limestone outcrop, this medieval fortress offers stunning views of the city.It served as Egypt’s seat of government till the 1860s, Cairo Citadel is a magnificent fortress. It was constructed during Salah ad-Din reign. The construction work started in 1176 and was completed in 1182. Then pay a visit

► Old Cairo

• Next, head to the majestic Hanging Church. Built in the 12th century, this architectural marvel is suspended 25 meters above the ground. Explore the stunning Byzantine frescoes adorning the interior walls and soak in the spiritual atmosphere of this breathtaking church.Visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo

►MOhamed Ali Mosque:

• It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque was named “ The Alabaster Mosque“ because most of the walls were made out of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

Lunch will be served in Local restaurant in Old Cairo

►Sultan Hassan Mosque:

• The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan 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 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today.

►Al-Rifa’i Mosque:

• Al-Rifa’i Mosque is located in Citadel Square, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. Now, it is also the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali’s family. 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.

►IBn Tulun Mosque:

• The mosque of ibn Tulun was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun
  Construction began in 263 AH/876 AD and finished in 266 AH/879 AD. Located on Jebal Yashkur, the mosque was meant to serve as the main congregational mosque of ibn Tulun’s new administrative capital, al-Qata’i.
  The building of this mosque was a further step in asserting Ahmad ibn Tulun’s independence from the ʿAbbasid Caliphate. Immediately striking is the mosque’s minaret, which echoes the designs of the ʿAbbasid mosque in Samarra, Iraq. However, the date of its construction is disputed, some suggesting that it was a later addition to the plan.

►Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

• No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at Khan EL Khalili bazaar; one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East where you can shop for a range of local crafts, spices, and souvenirs.

Transfer to your Hotel after the Tour