Cairo is called the city of a thousand minarets, and this tour walks you through its finest. The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan (1361) and the neighbouring Al-Rifai Mosque, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun — the oldest mosque in Cairo surviving in its original form — the Gayer-Anderson Museum in two old Cairene houses beside it, and the medieval walls of the city.
Tour Highlights
- Sultan Hassan Mosque-Madrasa (1361) and the Al-Rifai Mosque
- The Mosque of Ibn Tulun and its spiral minaret
- The Gayer-Anderson Museum
- The medieval walls and gates of Cairo
The Tour Step by Step
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your Cairo hotel.
Sultan Hassan & Al-Rifai
Two monumental mosques facing each other below the Citadel.
Ibn Tulun & the Gayer-Anderson Museum
The vast 9th-century courtyard mosque and the restored Ottoman-era houses next door.
Lunch & the city walls
Lunch, then a walk along the historic walls and gates before returning to your hotel.
What is Included
Included in the price
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
- Air-conditioned transport
- All monument entry tickets
- Professional Egyptologist guide in your language
- Lunch
Not included
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Anything not listed as included
Prices
- Adults: $69 per person
- Children (6–12): $33 per child
Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.
Planning more of your trip? Every tour is private or small-group and can be combined into one itinerary.
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