Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammad Ali) Tours and Activities
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The citadel of Saladin - and indeed, the Cairo skyline - is dominated by the Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammad Ali). Modelled along classic Turkish lines, it took 18 years to build (1830 - 1848) although later the domes had to be rebuilt. It was commissioned by Muhammad Ali, ruler of Egypt from 1805 - 1849, wholies in the marble tomb on the right as you enter.
Perhaps the most evocative description of it is in Olivia Manning'sThe Levant Trilogy: "Above them Mohammed Ali's alabaster mosque, uniquely white in this sand-coloured city, sat with minarets pricked, like a fat, white, watchful cat." It has never found much favor with writers, who have criticized it for being unimaginative, lacking in grace and resembling a great toad. Note the chintzy clock in the central courtyard, a gift from King Louis-Philippe of France in thanks for the Pharaonic obelisk that adorns the Place de la Concorde in Paris. It was damaged on delivery and has yet to be repaired.
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Cairo Day Tour visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil Bazaar
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See Cairo’s essential destinations with a full-day tour of the city’s historic and cultural sites. Explore the vast collection of artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and see the gilded, iconic funeral mask of Tutankhamun. Take in views of the city from the medieval ramparts at Saladin’s Cairo Citadel, and visit the exquisite Muhammad Ali mosque within the walls. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a neighborhood restaurant, then spend an hour at Khan El Khalil bazaar browsing vibrant stalls and local shops before returning to your hotel.
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Private Islamic and Christian Cairo Day Tour
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Explore Cairo’s dynamic Christian and Islamic history on a walking day tour of the old city. The outing is divided into two segments. First you’ll visit Christian Coptic Cairo—among the most important locations for Christians in Egypt—and visit a church and a synagogue. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, continue on to learn about Islamic Cairo, where you’ll have the opportunity to enter two mosques.
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Best seller Private 3 Days Tour to All Highlights Giza Cairo Alexandria
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Take the strain out of itinerary planning on this action-packed 3-day private tour of Cairo and Alexandria. See the pyramids at Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur, and ride a camel across the desert; explore the Egyptian Museum, the Alabaster Mosque, and the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, and ride a felucca on the Nile; admire the library, the catacombs, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and Pompey’s Pillar. Tour includes lunch and door-to-door round-trip transfers.
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Cairo Private Day Tour to Egyptian Museum Citadel and Khan Khalili Bazaar
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Embark on a day tour of Cairo that takes you to the Egyptian Museum (where you can see King Tutankhamun’s golden death mask and more than 120,000 other antiquities); the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, where you can see the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha; and Khan el-Khalili, a bustling market in the center of Islamic Cairo.
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4-hours private Tour to Islamic Mosque and Coptic Cairo
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See the magnificent religious architecture of Old Cairo on a 4-hour, private tour that takes the stress out of navigating Cairo’s chaotic streets. Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Alabaster Mosque without the hassle of finding a series of taxis between destinations, and a flexible departure time means the tour can be tailored to your schedule.
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Full Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo
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Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour to the city’s most important Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish places. Learn how the Christian Holy Family took shelter on the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, and see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church. Enter a synagogue built where baby Moses was found and eat lunch at a local restaurant; see Cairo’s most important mosques then take in sweeping views of the city from Saladin’s 15th-century citadel.
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Old City Cairo tour and The Egyptian Museum Combined with Lunch
Explore the ancient Egyptian city, the Islamic part and the Coptic, Old city. Get lost in time, and visit the Egyptian museum that display thousands of ancient artifacts such as the Golden mask of Tutankhamen.
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Old Islamic Cairo Half Day Tour
You will Enjoy with us visiting the Citadel of Salah El Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Mosque Sultan Hassan, El-Refaie Mosques, Ibn Tulun Mosque & Al-Azhar famous Mosque.
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3 Days Tour Package Covering all Cairo and Giza all included
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See the best of Cairo and the vicinity with this three-day package. You'll visit the world-famous Giza Pyramids, the ancient city of Memphis, the pyramids of Sakkara and Dashur, and go on a camel ride: and that's just on day one! Other highlights include a visit to the Egyptian Museum, shopping in local souks, and tours of Coptic and Islamic Cairo.
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Islamic Cairo Private History Tour
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Discover the mosques and madrasas of one of the world’s oldest Islamic cities on a customizable, private tour of the city with a local guide. Explore historic Cairo, a UNESCO site that was founded in the 10th century, and see how the city’s tradition, art and architecture braid together in the narrow streets. Learn about life in the city while taking in the rich scents, sights and sounds of the Egyptian capital.
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Islamic and Coptic Cairo Day Tour
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Discover Cairo’s Coptic, Jewish and Islamic traditions on a full-day cultural tour that includes Abu Serga Church and the Citadel of Cairo. Step into the sanctuaries of the city’s most important Coptic churches, from the 4th-century Abu Serga to the elegant Hanging Church, visit a synagogue built where baby Moses was purportedly found and see celebrated mosques and madrassas. Finish your tour on the medieval fortifications of Saladin’s Citadel of Cairo, which protect the graceful domes and minarets of the Alabaster Mosque.
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4-Day Tour around Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria
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Time-poor travelers won’t want to miss this action-packed 4-day private guided tour that covers the historic highlights of Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor. See Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, the Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo, then cruise the Nile on a felucca. Fly to Luxor for the day to experience the temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings. Finally, enjoy a day in Alexandria.
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Private 9 Days 8 Nights Cairo Luxor Aswan 5* Dleux Nile Cruise sleeper Train
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Spare yourself the hassle of itinerary planning and arranging transfers, and experience Egypt in style on this 8-night 5-star private package that’s tailor-made for history buffs. See the ancient highlights of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel, cross the desert by sleeper, and indulge in a 3-night full-board Nile cruise with stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu. Throughout, your Egyptologist guide will help you make the most of the monuments.
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Cairo Highlights: 3-Day Guided Tour with Dinner Cruise and Camel Ride
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Capture the spirit of ancient Egypt on a private 3-day tour of Cairo and Alexandria with a professional guide. Gaze in wonder at the Giza pyramids; take an exhilarating camel ride through the desert; and descend to the atmospheric tombs of the Sakkara step pyramids. Immerse yourself in Cairo’s lively culture during a visit to the Khan Al-Kahlili market and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali and see the splendid sights of Alexandria on a guided tour. Receive the undivided attention of your Egyptologist guide on this private tour.
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4-Day Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, Sound and Light Show, Dinner cruise
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Explore Egypt’s top attractions on this action-packed, multi-day guided tour, the perfect solution for travelers short on time— but still wanting to see it all. Cover the highlights of three cities—Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria—and enjoy a dinner cruise down the Nile. Tours include domestic flights, tasty lunches, and hotel transfers.
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Cairo City Tour Visiting Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old market of Khan Kkalili
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Experience Cairo’s highlights on a full-day sightseeing tour to the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Discover Pharaohs’ hordes, crumbling mummies and gleaming antiquities as you visit the museum with a local guide, then take in the views from the Citadel’s medieval fortifications. Pause for lunch at a restaurant, see the soaring architecture of an iconic mosques and browse for souvenirs and spices in the colorful stalls of a bustling souk.
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Private Tour: Egyptian Museum, Alabaster Mosque, Khan el-Khalili
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This private tour of the Egypt Museum, Alabaster Mosque and Khan el-Khalil is perfect for travelers who have already seen the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Follow an expert guide on a tour through some of the city’s other great highlights and learn more about the history and religion that make this destination truly unique.
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Egyptian Museum Alabaster Mosque Hanging Church and Khan Bazaar from Cairo
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Visit four of Cairo’s star attractions and explore Old Cairo on this full-day tour, including lunch, with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see Tutankhamun’s funerary mask and more; and view the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, otherwise called the Alabaster Mosque. Delve into the ancient lanes of Old Cairo to see the famous Hanging Church, other Coptic churches and the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. Finish at the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Cairo’s old souk, with free time to explore the narrow alleyways and shop for handicrafts, jewelry and trinkets.
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3-Day Private Tour: Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria with free Airport Transfers
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Hit three of Egypt’s top locations on this in-depth, multi-day private tour to Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria. Cover history-packed attractions spanning thousands of years, from the world-famous ancient pyramids to bustling medieval markets, and get personalized attention from your Egyptologist guide. Tours include a desert camel ride, admission tickets, and door-to-door hotel transfers.
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6-Day Tour of Cairo, Alexandria and Fayoum
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Set out on a grand 5-night tour of Egypt’s history and heritage, and discover Cairo, Alexandria and Fayoum’s most iconic sites. See in the Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza then explore the sprawling Sakkara necropolis. Travel to the legendary city of Alexandria to visit Roman catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Walk the bustling streets of Egypt’s oldest city and finish your tour with an in-depth trip through the capital’s landmark churches, a renowned mosque and Saladin’s fortified citadel.
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8-Hour Private Guided City Tour of Cairo and Felucca ride
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Discover Cairo’s ancient history and highlights on a full-day, private tour with an experienced guide. Browse mummies, jewels and priceless relics at the Egyptian Museum, and see the gleaming funerary treasures of King Tutankhamun. After a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, and learn about the Cairo's historic Christian and Jewish communities. Finish your tour at Khan el-Khalili bazaar, where vendors create vibrant displays of rich textiles, handicrafts and souvenirs from around the country.
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8-Night Luxury Tour from Cairo: Private or Small Group
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Ancient Egypt evokes images of massive pyramids, shrouded pharos, and political drama along the banks of the Nile. Discover the real stories behind the legends on this 8-night private or small-group tour of Egypt from Cairo. This tour includes lodging in 5-star hotels, a 4-night luxury cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and a professional Egyptologist guide. The price also includes two domestic flights and all meals, lodging, and activities as per itinerary.
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5-Day Tour around Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria and Suez Canal from Cairo
Discover the best places in Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria. Cairo has many historical places you can't miss, such as the pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo. Also visit The ancien capital of Egypt; Luxor with its great temples and tombs, the lovely city of Alexandria, located north of Cairo and Suez Canal.
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10 Days Cairo Aswan Luxor Hurghada Egypt Tour Package
Egypt 10 days Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada tour Package, discover Egypt attractions in 10 days Trip. Visit Cairo the metropolitan capital of Egypt, See Giza pyramids and the famous Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum with the treasures of the Young King Tutankhamun .Fly to Aswan and see the temple of Abu Simbel, The temple of Goddess Isis Phiala temple and Aswan dam, then drive to Luxor Visit Karnak temple , Hatshepsut Temple, and Valley of the Kings , end your Egypt vacation Package in Hurghada beaches to relax then fly to Cairo Book Now
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