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Egypt is by far one of the most underrated destinations for Islamic tourism, despite being one of the most historically significant. For centuries, Egypt was at the center of the Muslim World, being the only country to be named in the Quran, it was the desire of every Islamic empire and caliphate to be conquered to strengthen their influence. Each empire left its mark on Egypt, causing the country to hold a plethora of Islamic sites to the point that the capital, Cairo, is known as “The City of 1000 Minarets.” Embracing this history, Expo Egypt has highlighted the top Islamic heritage sites to form a package for Muslims around the globe of all sects to rediscover Egypt’s beauty through Islam. Expo Egypt has a package for Islamic Cairo that includes mosques, noble houses, palaces, museums, and more! The Islamic Cairo package includes:
Al-Muizz Al-Deen Allah Street: The main street of Islamic Cairo through the Fatimids grand city and served as a street where historical buildings and monuments were continuously built along the street. This street offers the greatest density of significant Islamic monuments of anywhere in the world to this day. It is near the Al-Hussein Mosque which has the oldest complete manuscript of the Quran!
Mosque of Al-Hakim: This 1,000 year old mosque is a favorite of Expo Egypt’s Co-Founder, Kareem H. El-Sisi, being the fourth oldest mosque in Cairo with the oldest surviving minaret. It’s known for its grand size and distinct architecture that radiates a sense of grandeur and power as it was built by a Fatimid emperor known as “The Ruler Appointed by God.”
Beshtak Palace: this palace and museum was built by the Mamluks and remains nearly complete in its original form from the 14th century. It presents a beautiful example of Islamic architecture, but is unique in its structure with its window screens and stained-glass windows gilded with painted wood panels.
