Full-Day Special Trip To The Islamic Cairo
Description
Explore the most important Islamic and archaeological streets, including the Al-Ashraf and El-Khayameya, on this tour. Offer respectful visits to the mosques of Al-Sayeda Nafisa, Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifai, Al-Sayeda Zainab and Al-Sayeda Sakina. Go to Prince Taz Palace, and get a glimpse into Egyptian artworks and life at the Old Market and Maghreblin Street.
Highlights
- Offer your prayers at the sacred sites of Al-Sayeda Nafisa Mosque
- Stroll through Al-Ashraf Street and learn about its historical significance
- Admire the architecture of the Al-Sayeda Ruqayyah and Ahmed Ibn Talun mosques
- Experience Egyptian life at the Al-Ghouriyeh Street
- Buy souvenirs for your loved ones from El-Khayameya
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- Meet the tour guide in Downtown Cairo and start walking through the history of Al-Ashraf Street, which dates back to the Mamluk era. It was named after Sultan Al-Ashraf Khalil bin Al-Mansur Qalawun when the name was changed to Al-Ashraf, as it includes a large number of shrines and scenes of Aal al-Bayt, including the mosque and shrine of Sayyidah Nafisa, and the mosque and shrine of Sayyidah Zainab.
- See the dome and mausoleum of the honourable Sultan Khalil bin al-Malik al-Mansur Qalawun, which was established in 1388 AD, the shrine of Fatima Khatoun, which dates back to the era of the Bahri Mamluks, the shrine of Mrs Ruqayyah, the daughter of Imam Ali, and the shrine of Mrs Sakina, the daughter of Imam Hussein. The street also includes various monuments, including a shrine attributed to Ibn Sirin and the bath of the famous Sultana, Shajarat al-Durr, in whose walls the Ahmed Ibn Talun Mosque and the Jaber Anderson Museum were killed, and a passage through the Prince Taz Palace, the Prince Sheikhoun Mosque, the Sabil Umm Abbas, the Sultan Hassan Mosque and the Al-Rifai Mosque.
- Head to Maghreblin Street and the Old Market, where we will discover Egyptian folk life.
- From there, move to El-Khayameya to see the handicrafts, carpets, the clothing market and the popular Egyptian restaurants.
What's Included
- Private English Egyptology guide
- Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
- All service charges and taxes
What's Excluded
- Transportation
- Tipping
- Meals
- Shopping souvenirs
What to bring
- Comfy clothes
- Sunblock
- Head care coverings
- Sun-glasses
Meeting Point
Downtown Cairo, Bab Al Louq, Abdeen, Cairo, Egypt
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 10 | USD 100 Per Group |
This is a private tour |