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Explore Islamic Cairo's Major Attractions In 8 Hours

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    8 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    Arabic, English, German

Description

Take this tour of the Islamic Cairo to delve deep into the history, art, and architecture of the part of Cairo that has remained untouched by the modernization that overtook the city in the 19th and 20th centuries. Visit the White Alabaster & Mohammed Ali Mosques, enjoy a walk through Moez street and Khan El-Khalili bazaar, stop to catch a live Sufi dance show and taste the exquisite local drinks. 

Highlights

  • Explore the history of the White Alabaster & Mohammed Ali Mosques

  • See the beautiful Sultan Hassan & Refa'i Mosques

  • Walk through Moez street and Khan El-Khalili bazaar

  • Shop for interesting souvenirs and taste local drinks

  • Enjoy a Sufi dance show in El-Ghoury 

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    • Leave your accommodation with your tour guide at 10:00 AM. 

    • First, visit the Citadel. See the White Alabaster Mosque, the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, some private museums, and enjoy stunning views of the region from Cairo's highest points. 

    • Then. proceed to Sultan Hassan & Refa'i Mosque. In addition to being the most stylistically compact mosques in Egypt, this is also a madrassa. 

    • Continue to walk through the Moez street and towards the ever-busy Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, where you could shop for souvenirs and enjoy rejuvenating local drinks. 

    • Every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday, the El-Ghoury region offers the opportunity to watch a live Sufi dance performance at 7:00 PM. If you are visiting on one of these days, attending the 90-minute performance is recommended.

    • After this, you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Cairo.

    The tour ends here. 

What's Included

  • Services of a Cairo tour guide

  • Entry fees to all places mentioned in the itinerary

 

What's Excluded

  • Transportation, whether local or a private car

  • Lunch in Al-Azhar Park

  • Drinks & refreshments while at the bazaar

Know before you go

  • Note: The tour can be altered to include some places of Pharaonic Cairo as well, especially for solo or short-term travellers; the price will be set upon request. Transportation charges may vary.

Meeting Point

Cairo, Egypt

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Per Person
1 To 5 EUR 100 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 111 / person