Magnificent Mosques

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Magnificent Mosques

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Overview

Overview

Your experience on this tour embraces over 1,145 years of history from building the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in the Islamic quarter of Old Cairo in 836 AD, to the present with the 2024 opening of the Grand Mosque in New Cairo.   You will also venture into the Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali, constructed in 1832 as well as the  Al-Rifa’i Mosque, which is the site of the burial tombs of the Egyptian Royal Family and the Shah of Iran. At each of the 4 mosques, your guide will take you through their history as well as the character of their architecture which distinguishes each of these magnificent places of worship.

Islamic architecture covers the architectural styles of buildings associated with Islam. It includes both secular and religious styles from the early history of Islam up to the present.  The Islamic world embraces a wide geographic area from western Africa to eastern Asia. And whilst there are common aspects shared across Islam, there are also unique adaptations that distinguish them. Different regions have developed their own style according to their historical, political, social, and economic influences..   Artistic expression finds different avenues and nowhere greater than in Islam.

The Principles of Islamic Architecture

There are 7 unifying expressions within Islam which unite the approach to architectural expressions.  These are: Tawhid (Unity), Ihtiram (Respect), Ikhlas (Sincerity), Ilm (Knowledge), Iqtisad (Balance), Haya (Modesty) Dhikr (Remembrance)

Islamic architecture is characterized by certain forms, decorative elements, and styles that include:

  • Forms: Minarets, domes, muqarnas vaulting, and arches
  • Decorative elements: Repeated patterns, intricate woodwork, and Arabic calligraphy
  • Styles: Indo-Islamic, Moorish, Mughal, and Persian

The 3 main types of Islamic architecture are:

  • The Mosque
  • Tombs
  • Palaces and Forts

The Essential Aspects of this 5-Star Itinerary Luxury hotel in Cairo

  • Please note that hotel ratings in Egypt are different from the USA or Europe.  One Horizon Africa will never compromise the quality of your accommodation and hence we only recommend 5 star and/or luxury hotels.
  • Our preferred hotel is the Marriott Hotel (Nile) in Zamalek, one of the most outstanding hotels in Cairo.

Concierge Service

  • Your concierge will meet you as you disembark your flight or in the Customs Halls.
  • You will be ushered with priority through Customs and Immigration – no waiting in long queues.
  • All transfers will be accompanied by our staff in air-conditioned comfort.

Your Private Tour

  • Your tour is conducted as a private tour where you will have exclusive use of your vehicles each day with your own guide

Your Personal Guide

  • Your guide will be an expert Egyptologist who will be with you at every venue providing a complete brief with information at every location. 

 

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What's Included
  • Ultimate Egyptian Holidays – 2-16 Days
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