This exclusive guided tour offers a chance to explore three distinct styles of mosques, including Ibn Tulun, Sultan Hassan, and Rifa’i. Each of these mosques showcase excellent instances of Early, Mamluk, and Ottoman architectural styles in Islamic design respectively.
This exclusive guided tour offers a chance to explore three distinct styles of mosques, including Ibn Tulun, Sultan Hassan, and Rifa’i. Each of these mosques showcase excellent instances of Early, Mamluk, and Ottoman architectural styles in Islamic design respectively.
Begin your private tour at 9am from your hotel with a dedicated, qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Board your private, modern air-conditioned van (with WiFi on board) and head to the oldest mosque still standing in Egypt, the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (completed in 879). This mosque features a unique minaret with an external staircase and stunning…
Begin your private tour at 9am from your hotel with a dedicated, qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Board your private, modern air-conditioned van (with WiFi on board) and head to the oldest mosque still standing in Egypt, the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (completed in 879). This mosque features a unique minaret with an external staircase and stunning decorations.
Next, visit the Mosque of Sultan Hassan (1360), showcasing the Mamluk style of architecture with its mausoleum and madrassas (religious schools).
Continue to the Rifa’i Mosque (Royal Mosque), constructed between 1869 and 1912, which exemplifies Ottoman architecture. This mosque is the final resting place for many members of the Egyptian Royal Family and houses the beautiful mausoleum of the last Shah of Iran.
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Points of Interest
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Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
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Mosque of Ibn Tulun
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Al Rifai Mosque
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- WiFi in your van
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- WiFi in your van
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.