Cairo Khan el-Khalili Market Guided Visit with Koshary Dish
Description
Explore the vibrant Khan el-Khalili bazaar on a private guided tour with round-trip transfers from your Cairo hotel. Discover the site's rich history as a former Fatimid mausoleum and burial site, before transforming into a bustling marketplace. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you wander through the maze of stalls, mosques, and aromatic spice shops, and even try flavored sheesha. This in-depth tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the Middle East's biggest bazaars.
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Itinerary
Discover the treasures of Islamic Cairo with a personalized private tour, including ancient mosques, historic streets, and bustling bazaars. Your professional Egyptologist guide will meet you at your Cairo or Giza hotel and provide a modern vehicle for a comfortable journey. Explore UNESCO-listed Islamic Cairo at your preferred time of day, with highlights such as Khan Al-Khalili, the city gates, and a 16th-century trading inn. Benefit from a licensed driver and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. Enjoy a hassle-free and memorable experience of Cairo's rich history and culture.
We will visit the Merit Bazaar where you can have your name written in Ancient Egyptian language, if you are interested.
Next, we will visit Mall Khan El Hlel to shop for Egyptian bed sheets, t-shirts, and other cotton products that are 100% Egyptian cotton and do not shrink.
Next, we will visit the Papyrus Institute where you can learn about the ancient art of papermaking, the first of its kind in the world.
Next, we will visit a perfume factory where you can experience the fragrances that were used in ancient Pharaonic times.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from the hotel or anywhere
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
