Islamic Cairo In-Depth Tour

Your Islamic Cairo In-Depth Tour starts with a morning pickup from your hotel by your tour guide and driver. Head to Islamic Cairo, the quarter that grew around its mosques, markets and old city gates over many years.

Your first stop is the Saladin Citadel, built in 1176 to defend Cairo and later used as the center of the Egyptian government for many centuries. Take a look at the Muhammad Ali Mosque, known for its Ottoman-style domes, fine marble and nice inside. From the terrace of the Citadel take in open views of Cairo.

Next go to Al-Muizz Street, the area of medieval Cairo and one of the most interesting places for Islamic architecture. See the Sultan Hassan Mosque, one of the biggest and most amazing mosques in the Islamic world then visit Al-Azhar Mosque, which was started more than a thousand years ago and is still a major place for Islamic education.

Your guide will talk about how Cairo's buildings changed over times from the Fatimid and Mamluk periods to the Ottoman time while telling you about the details and stories behind the buildings.

Then visit Bab Zuweila, one of the remaining gates from the medieval times of Cairo. If you decide to climb the gate you can see views of the old city.

End your Islamic Cairo In-Depth Tour at Khan Al-Khalili, the old market in Cairo. Walk through the streets and shops look for gifts or sit down for a cup of Egyptian tea before your private driver takes you back to your hotel.

With Day Tours Egypt this tour is part of our Egypt Day Tours giving you a way to see Cairos deep Islamic history, old buildings and busy traditional markets in one special day.