Budget Half-Day Islamic Cairo Tour: Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Historic Mosques
Overview
Budget Half-Day Islamic Cairo Tour: Citadel & Historic Mosques 2025
🕌 Affordable Islamic Cairo Experience! Visit Salah El Din Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque & more. Expert guide & hotel transfers included. Book your budget-friendly cultural tour!
Discover the rich Islamic heritage of Cairo on this affordable half-day tour that takes you through the most significant historic mosques and architectural marvels of the city. Begin your journey at the Citadel of Salah El Din, where you’ll visit the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque), renowned for its beautiful Ottoman architecture and panoramic city views. Explore the complementary Al-Rifa’i Mosque and the massive Sultan Hassan Mosque, masterpiece of Mamluk architecture. Continue to Al-Azhar Mosque, the first mosque in Cairo and one of the world’s oldest universities, before concluding at the sacred El Hussein Mosque. This budget-friendly tour offers an immersive experience into Cairo’s Islamic history with an expert guide and convenient hotel transfers.
Why Choose This Budget Islamic Cairo Tour?
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Excellent Value: Experience Cairo’s most important Islamic sites in a concise, affordable half-day tour
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Architectural Diversity: See examples of Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman Islamic architecture
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Expert Guidance: Learn about Islamic history and architecture from a knowledgeable guide
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Perfect for Time-Budget Travelers: Ideal for those with limited time or budget who want to experience Islamic Cairo’s highlights
languages available for Tour guides in Cairo (Live)
English, Spanish German
Tour details
Duration: 4 Hours
Type: Private Tour
Availability: Runs Everyday
Pick up & drop off: Customers′s hotel in Cairo
Prices Quoted Per Person in U.S.D ($)
Private Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees + Lunch
- Single Person = 80 $
- 2 People = 50 $
- From 3 to 5 People = 45 $
- Above 6 People = 35 $
- Child From 6 to 11 Y = 30 $
- Child Under 6 Y = 0
Private Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees
- Single Person = 65 $
- 2 People = 45 $
- From 3 to 5 People = 40 $
- Above 6 People = 30 $
- Child From 6 to 11 Y = 25 $
- Child Under 6 Y = 0
Private Car + Tour Guide
- Single Person = 50$
- 2 People = 25$
- From 3 to 5 People = 18$
- Above 6 People = 15$
- Child From 6 to 11 Y = 10$
- Child Under 6 Y = 0
Only Private Car with Driver
- From 1 to 15 People = 8 $
- Child From 6 to 11 Y = 8 $
- Child Under 6 Y = 0
Included/Exclude
- Entry Fees
- Private Tour guide
- All Taxes & Services
- Bottle Of Water
- All Pickup and drop off Transfers
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- any Optional Tours
Tour Plan
Tour Itinerary: Islamic Architecture & History
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10:00 AM: Hotel Pickup in Cairo
Your expert tour guide picks you up from your hotel in Cairo. -
10:30 AM: Citadel of Salah El Din
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Mohamed Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque): Admire the stunning Ottoman architecture and alabaster walls
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Panoramic views of Cairo from the Citadel's strategic location
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Learn about the Citadel's historical significance as a fortress
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11:30 AM: Sultan Hassan Mosque & Al-Rifa'i Mosque
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Sultan Hassan Mosque: Explore this massive Mamluk-era mosque and madrassa
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Al-Rifa'i Mosque: Visit the complementary 19th-century mosque opposite Sultan Hassan
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Learn about Mamluk architecture and Islamic education
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12:30 PM: Al-Azhar Mosque
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Visit one of the oldest mosques in Cairo, founded in 970 AD
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Learn about its role as a center of Islamic learning
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Admire Fatimid architecture and peaceful courtyards
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1:00 PM: El Hussein Mosque
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Visit this sacred mosque believed to contain the head of Prophet Muhammad's grandson
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Experience the spiritual significance of this important site
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1:30 PM: Return to Hotel
Your guide transfers you back to your hotel in Cairo.
- Visit Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Visit Al Azhar Mosque
- Visit El Sultan Hassan Mosque
- Visit Al-Rifa’i Mosque
- Private Guided Tour
- No Hidden Costs
- Hassle Free
- One Price
- 1 Hour Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile 10$ P.P.P
- Pickup or drop off from Cairo airport or hotel near the airport 20$ P.P.G
- Khan El Khaliali Bazaar 10$ P.P.P
- Drop Off At Cairo Airport 10$ P.P.G
- Pickup from Cairo Airport 10$ P.P.G
- Islamic museum 10$ P.P.P
To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start time in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.
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