Historic Islamic Cairo 2

Day Tour

3 Hours | Weekly

Part of Egypt’s rich architectural heritage comes from its religious roots. As a result, Cairo is often referred to as the city of 1000 minarets.

On this tour, you will visit some of the city’s most famous and important Islamic sites. Visit Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, the 2nd oldest mosque in Cairo, built between 876-879.

Then go next door to see the Gayer Anderson Museum, a very well-preserved 17th-century home. Both sites were used in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me.

Next, go a short distance to the “twin mosques,” Sultan Hassan and Al Rifai Mosques.

Tour Overview

You will be picked up at your hotel in your private air-conditioned vehicle and taken to two of the sites used in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me: 

Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque and the Gayer Anderson Museum. 

After enjoying your quiet tour of these two sites, you will take a short drive to Sultan Hassan and Al Rifai Mosques, the twin mosques near the base of the Citadel, for a tour. 

N.B.: This tour is suitable for people who do not want to walk long distances as the sites are more contained than some of our other tours. 

If you would like lunch to be added to the end of this tour, let us know, and we’ll provide the price for you!

Included

• A guide who speaks your language
• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Tickets to the sites mentioned above
• Water

Egyptian sim card for your unlocked mobile device for internet data (Charged once) (be sure to check about unlocking your device before leaving your home country)

Excluded

• Snacks
• Tipping