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Private Half Day Tour To EL MOEZ Street & Khan El Khalili Bazaar

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Description

Discover the hidden gems of Cairo during our meticulously curated Private Half Day Tour to El Moez Street & Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Traverse the centuries-old El Moez Street, lined with impeccably preserved mosques, palaces, and monuments, providing a captivating glimpse into Egypt's glorious past. Stroll through the labyrinthine lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where the air is filled with the scent of exotic spices and the vibrant energy of traders. Delight your senses and bring home unique souvenirs from this enchanting shopping haven.

Tour Options

Tour + Lunch
  • Tour + Lunch Pickup included
Tour Without Lunch
  • Tour Without Lunch Pickup included

Itinerary

180 min

unusual Islamic Cairo day tour is Cultural trip where you visit not just Mosques but places, Streets and neighbourhoods Islamic Cairo day tour will start by one of the oldest streets in Egypt which are El Moez Le Din Allah Street is an eloquent witness for historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street Located Such as Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr, then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most Ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tale, The Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital & School of Qalawoon etc...

Admission included15 min

Bab al Futuh is one of three remaining gates in the walls of the old city of Cairo, Egypt. It was finished in the year 1087 and faces north. The other two remaining gates are Bab al-Nasr (Victory Gate) in the north and Bab Zuwayla (Gate of Zuwayla) in the south.[1] Bab al-Zuwayla and Bab al-Futuh are located on Muizz Street in Cairo.[2] The gate was part of fortification built by Vizier Badr al-Jamali of Fatimid Imam/caliph Mustansir. Its rounded towers were a stronger defense than the square towers of Bab al-Nasr (another Old City gate, just to the east). They had shafts for pouring boiling water or burning oil on attackers, and arrow slits. The gate is covered in vegetal and geometric motifs.

15 min

Bab al-Nasr is one of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo Egypt, in Islamic Cairo, it is a massive fortified gate with rectangular stone towers flanking the semicircular arch of the eastern Portal. The original Bab al-Nasr was built south of the present one by Fatimid general Jawhar as-Siqilli under Imam Moiz when the city was first laid out. Later Vazir Badr al-Jamali under Imam Mustansir enlarged the city and replaced the first gate with the present one, naming it Bab al-'Izz (Gate of Prosperity). Despite this, the inhabitants have shown preference to the original name meaning "Gate of Victory", which has remained in use to this day.

15 min

the most Ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tale, The Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital & School of Qalawoon etc...

Admission included15 min

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Barquq or Mosque-Madrasa-Khanqah of Az-Zaher Barquq is a religious complex in Islamic Cairo, the historic medieval district of Cairo, Egypt. It was commissioned by Sultan al-Zahir Barquq as a school for religious education in the four Islamic schools of thought, composed of a mosque, madrasa, mausoleum and khanqah. The complex was constructed in 1384-1386 CE (786 to 788 AH), with the dome added last. It was the first architectural facility built during the time of the Circassian (Burji) dynasty of Mamluk Sultanate. The complex is situated in the traditional area of Muizz Street.[1][2] Along with the Complex of Sultan Qalawun and the Madrasa of al-Nasir Muhammad, with which it is contiguous, it forms one of the greatest arrangements of Mamluk monumental architecture in Cairo, in the section of al-Mu'izz street known as Bayn al-Qasrayn.

Admission included15 min

Al-jāmiʿ al-aqmar, or al-Aqmar Mosque was built in Cairo, Egypt, as a neighborhood mosque by the Fatimid vizier al-Ma’mun al-Bata’ihi in 1125-6 CE (519 Hijri).[1] Similarly to the mosque of al-Azhar (970) and the mosque of al-Hakim (990-1013), formerly named al-Anwar, the name of the al-Aqmar mosque is an epithet of the patron in connection with light.[2] The mosque is situated on what was once the main avenue and ceremonial heart of Cairo, in the immediate neighborhood of the Fatimid caliphal palaces, known today as Muʿizz Street.

Admission included15 min

The Mosque of Al Salih Tala'i is a late Fatimid-era mosque built by the vizier Tala'i ibn Ruzzik in 1160. It is located south of Bab Zuweila, just outside the southern entrance to the old walled city of Cairo.

Admission included15 min

The Qalawun complex is a massive complex in Cairo, Egypt, built by Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun in 1284–1285. It is located at Bayn al-Qasrayn on al-Mu'izz street and includes a hospital (bimaristan), a madrasa and his mausoleum. It is widely regarded as one of the major monuments of Islamic Cairo and of Mamluk architecture, notable for the size and scope of its charitable operations as well as for the richness of its architecture.

Admission included15 min

Also, you will be able to visit Bayt El Sehaymi is 350 years old. we will take you for a walk on Al Darb Al Ahmar Street, The Darb al-Ahmar area hostess several other interesting trades and crafts.

Admission included15 min

Facing Bab Zuweila and going further up north in Suq al-Selah Street one will come across the Saddlemakers Market called Suq al-Surugiyyiah which produces all kinds of leatherware. From here we will be in Al Moez Street, The most beautiful Islamic street in Cairo

Highlights

All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide on site
Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected )
Entry Fees
Bottled water

What's included

Included
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide on site
Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected )
Entry Fees
Bottled water
Not included
Personal Items
Tipping

Pickup Locations & Times

As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry fees includes basic area only

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