Medieval Cairo tour Ibn Tulun Mosque, Gayer-Anderson Khan El Khalili

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Ahmed Ibn Tulun — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Cairo day tour to visit the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, and explore the fascinating Gayer-Anderson Museum, housed in two fine 17th century villas. Afterwards enjoy strolling around the fascinating Khan El Khalili Bazzar with its glittering merchandise.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Deluxe Travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Included: All taxes & service charge
Included: Hotel pick up and drop off in air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Mosque of Ibn Tulun

one hour Admission included

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo. Accompanied by a guide and by air-conditioned vehicle, you will be taken to Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque: It is the third mosque built in Islamic Egypt. It was completed in 878 AD by Al-Amir Ahmed Ibn Tulun, founder of the Tulunid Dynasty. The mosque is known for its varied gypsum ornamentation and engravings. It has a unique minaret with a staircase from the outside.
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)

2 hours Admission included

The next stop will be Gayer-Anderson Museum: The museum was founded in 1937 in two ancient residences, the Beit el-Kiridiliya from 1632 and the Beit Amna Bent Salim from 1540. In the museum, you will come across the private collection of Major Gayer-Anderson besides furniture, glassware, crystal, carpets, silks, and embroidered Arab costumes. Several rooms on the third floor have been reconstructed to house the collections.
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

2 hours

Lastly, proceed to the Khan El Kahili Bazaar. It is one of the earliest and greatest markets in the Middle East. Built in the 14th century, it has many stores exhibiting a wonderful collection of jewelry, wooden artifacts embossed with pearls, leatherware, embroidered dresses, and a range of impressive souvenirs. After that, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Zayed Hotel
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Hotel
Star Plaza Guesthouse and Apartments
St. George Hotel
Royal Marshal Hotel
Pharoah's Palace hotel
Gulf Tower
Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
Pharaohs Hotel
Cairo Hotel

and 109 more pickup points

Pick up from Centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels

Using your ticket

Deluxe Travel Egypt

4, Beshr Khattab str.,

Pyramids, Giza, Egypt

Tel: +201001664509 / 01221418581

Fax:+20233763415

Phone: +20233764452

email:[email protected]

website: www.deluxetravelegypt.com

Skype: deluxe.travel.egypt

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
In most temples and museums in Egypt, an additional fee for photo and video cameras is requested