The Grand Mosque of Cairo

Cairo is often referred to as the city of a thousand minarets.  The city is home to many mosques.  For your experience we have chosen The Grand Mosque which opened in 2024 and which is the largest mosque in Africa.

The Grand Mosque (otherwise known as Masjid Misr) is a truly feat that combines history, incredible architecture and design and which provides great insight into the diversity, talent and artistic scope of Islam.  Your guide will give you a complete history of each mosque and you will also be free to wander the precinct and enjoy it all.

Masjid Misr The Grand Mosque – New Cairo

The Grand Mosque, a library, an Islamic museum, a conference center, ceremonial halls, classrooms, retail stores, and a seven-story parking structure with room for 3,000 cars are all part of the newly built Islamic Cultural Centre.

Egypt’s Grand Mosque draws influence from the scenery of the Nile combining modern design elements with traditional Islamic features. The mosque is modelled after a lotus blossom signifying purity and spirituality. Inside are calligraphy, intricate geometric designs, and other elements of Islamic creative culture.

• Covering an area of 250,000 sqm, the mosque can accommodate approximately 131,000 worshippers, a capacity only exceeded by the two Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina.
• The towering minarets (140 metres high) are almost as tall as the Cairo Tower and have observation decks  that overlook the new capital.
• The main dome sits on the centre of the mosque, from the floor to the top of the dome, the space reaches a staggering height of 58 metres.
• Drawings by Egyptian artists were painted on special fabrics which were then installed in place.
• The main chandelier (50 tonnes and the heaviest in the world) hangs mid-air under the dome, with lanterns offering a nostalgic aura.
• Ceilings of natural interlocking wood, inspired by various Islamic eras, are depicted with all their intricacies. “
• Positioned on an elevated hill of 24 metres high, Masjid Misr offers a unique view of the new capital.

Taking our guests to lunch

We enjoy taking our guess out for lunch because it’s another way to experience Egyptian culture. We just want to make the following points. The restaurant that is part of this experience and as such we hope to give you more insight into Egyptian culture.  We choose only the best restaurants and their cleanliness is our top priority when deciding where we will take out clients.  We know you will enjoy it immensely and there are always vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options.

This full day tour can be combined with other tours for a multi day experience with One Horizon.  The other tours include Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Old Cairo (Coptic and Islamic History), the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, Stairways to Eternity (The Pyramids of Giza) and many others. Please enquire at One Horizon for your options.

• Pick up and return from your hotel
• Air conditioned luxury vehicles for your private tour
• Lunch
• All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat.
• Services of an English-speaking guide

Exclusions

• Personal expenditure of any kind
• Tips
• Alcoholic drinks and extra meals (other than those stated in the itinerary)