Travelish Tours

  • start from
  • $ 30
  • 6 Hours
  • start from $ 7.5 deposit

Description


You will go accompanied by our Travelish Tours tour guide in a tour among the historical mosques of Cairo starting with Al-Azhar Mosque which is founded by Jawhar al-Siqilly, the Fatimid conqueror of Egypt in 970 AD. It’s one of Cairo's oldest mosques and the world's oldest operating university
Then moving to the opposite side of Al-Azhar mosque to visit Al-Hussien Mosque which is one of the most sacred sites in Egypt and the Middle East. The mosque hosts the shrine in which the head of al-Hussein, the grandson of Muhammed the Prophet, is alleged to have been buried. The mosque stands in the heart of the square named after Al-Hussien where you can find many local restaurants serving the delicious Egyptian food , you can have lunch at one of them, then you can go shopping some Islamic clothes from the shops around the square, also you can have a walking tour in the 1000 years old "el Moez" street which is considered as an open air museum for Terrific Islamic Buildings which are decorated with different patterns and paints, this street located inside the old walls of Cairo this part was the capital of Islamic era, "el Moez" has the real Egyptian test of daily life. And then you will head to the exotic and colorful Khan El Khalili Cairo’s old Bazaar, Egyptian souvenirs from ornate free-standing tobacco pipes and pharaohs tat, to belly dancing costumes and spices and carpets. A shopper's paradise and a photographer's dream come true here. Join your guide to a local restaurant to get your Egyptian lunch in down town with opportunity to walk in the down town streets and enjoy the beauty of City. Then moving on to visit El Sayeda Zeinab Mosque the grand daughter of Mohamed the prophet. The mosque houses the shrine of El Sayeda Zeinab. After that proceeding to visit El Sayeda Nafisa Mosque who was one of the members of Prophet Mohamed who has a great reputation in Egypt and is regarded as a Saint. The mausoleum was rebuilt and decorated many times since the Fatimid period till now. Then moving on to visit The Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi' who was the founder of one of the four rites of Sunni Islam, and is considered to be one of the great Muslim saints. He was a descendant of the Prophet's uncle, Abu Talib, and came to Egypt in the 9th century.
Then, Ending the tour with taking a break at el Azahar Park which was an area covered with mounts of rubbish amassed during 500 years and when Aga khan IV visited Egypt in 1984, He decided to intervene and offer the city of his ancestors the much-needed gift of an oasis in this urban desert and he started the project of transforming these mounts of rubbish to a beautiful park. It is located on a hilly site surrounded by the most significant historic districts of Islamic Cairo. It’s Considered as one of the World’s great public spaces. You will wander around the vast green area while seeing the great Islamic monuments of Cairo. There are also great restaurants there if you want to have a meal in front of this great view. Then going back to hotel.

  • name: Day Tour to Non Touristic mosques in Cairo
  • Duration: 6 hours

you will visit


  • el-Moez
  • Al-Azhar
  • Al-Hussien
  • Islamic
  • non touristic

inclusions


• Pick up services from your hotel & return.
• Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
• All tours as mentioned with a professional local tour guide
• A modern air-con tourist car with professional driver who stays with the car all the time.
• Free WiFi internet access on board of the vehicle during tours.
• Luggage transfer if needed.
• Luggage storage if needed.
• Mineral water & cup of tea or coffee during lunch
• Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
• All taxes & service charge.


exclusion


• Drinks from any kind other than mineral drinking water during tours.
• Gratuities (tipping the guide and the driver)
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal spending

  • el-Moez
  • Al-Azhar
  • Al-Hussien
  • Islamic
  • non touristic

Payment:
In cash to the guide whom you meet in the morning of the same day, US dollars, Euro, GBP, or EGP.
Group Quote Request:
How do I request a group quote from (travelishtours.com)?
Just send us Email groups@travelishtours.com. Be prepared to provide your travel dates, number of seats, departure and arrival cities for any flights. Do you have a specific budget, flexible dates/times or any other specific requirements? Let us know. Your Groups Specialist who will contact you within 24 hours.
• Group: According to airline standards, a group consists of 10 or more individuals traveling together.
Children Policy
- From 0 - 05.99 years FREE
- From 6 - 11.99 years pay 50% of adult tour price
- 12+ pay adult tour price
- In case the tour includes flight tickets then an extra charge for children is applied.
Booking confirmation & Vouchers:
An official booking confirmation voucher will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed & your deposit is received.