August 5, 2011

Dahshur and Abu Sir

Dahshur, just south of Saqqara, is marked by two distinctly different pyramids: One is referred to as the “Red Pyramid” because of the colors of the […]
August 5, 2011

Citadel, Mosques and Bazaar

In this tour you will explore Islamic Egypt by visiting the mosques of Mohamed Ali and Sultan Hassan. You will enjoy looking at the fascinating citadel […]
August 5, 2011

Old Cairo

The medieval quarter of Cairo is another important aspect of the city’s history. It provides countless examples of architecture through the ages and includes a number […]
August 5, 2011

Ibn Tulun and Gayer Anderson

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun, one of the architectural glories of the Muslim world, is built in the imperial style of the Abbasid Court at Samarra […]