Historic Tour of the Fatimid Caliphate's Cairo

Discover some of the most famous and incredible places and monuments in Cairo, places that leave the traditional tours behind.

Itinerary

Having picked you up from your hotel at the designated time, we'll make our way to the Midan Al Qalaa, in the historic centre of Cairo.

Our first stop will be the Al-Rifai Mosque, also known as the Royal Mosque, a modern mosque from the 19th century.

In the same neighbourhood, you can also find the Mosque and the Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, built in 1361. These monuments are among the grandest buildings constructed during the Mamluk period.

Our next visit will be the Ibn Tulun Mosque, the largest and oldest in the city, built between the years 876 and 879 in the old city of Al-Qatta´i, under Ahmad Ibn Tulun.

We will then eat in a typical restaurant, with a menu including various salads, a main dish (beef, fish, or chicken), rice, pasta, vegetables, and a selection of desserts and fruit.

The tour continues with a visit to the Gayer-Anderson Museum and passing along the famous walls of the city, the street being notable for its monuments from the era worldwide.

After completing the tour, we head back to your hotel, 5 hours after initial pickup.