Tour of Khan Elkhalili and Islamic Cairo
Description
Experience Cairo from a new perspective with a private tour of the ancient mosques, streets, bazaars, and the historic walled city known as Islamic Cairo. Your private driver will conveniently pick you up and drop you off directly from your Cairo or Giza hotel, ensuring a seamless experience. Your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide will provide insights into notable sights, including the renowned Khan Al-Khalili, ancient city gates, and a 16th-century trading inn. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Islamic Cairo on this personalized and informative tour. Book now for a unique exploration of Cairo's hidden gems and historical treasures.
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Itinerary
Begin your adventure on Muizz Street, also known as Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatimi Street, a historic thoroughfare in Islamic Cairo. Recognized by the United Nations for its unparalleled concentration of medieval architectural treasures, the street spans approximately one kilometer. Learn about its significance and the extensive renovations carried out to transform it into an "open-air museum."
Visit Bab al Futuh, one of the three remaining gates in the walls of Old Cairo. Completed in 1087, this gate faces north and is part of the fortifications constructed by Commander/Vizier Badr al-Jamali. Admire its rounded towers with defensive features and intricate vegetal and geometric motifs.
Explore the Sultan Al-Ghuri Complex, a monumental structure built between 1503 and 1505. This vast complex includes a khanqah, mausoleum, sebil-kuttab, mosque, and madrasa. Gain insights into the historical and architectural significance of this multifaceted site.
Discover Bab Zuweila, one of the last remaining gates from the walls of Fatimid Cairo in the 11th and 12th centuries. Also known as Bawabbat al-Mitwali, this gate is a major landmark with historical importance. Learn about its unique features and the tribe of Berber warriors, Zuwayla, who were entrusted with guarding the gate.
Conclude your exploration at Khan El-Khalili, a renowned souk in the heart of Islamic Cairo. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this bustling bazaar, a major attraction for tourists and locals alike. Enjoy the opportunity to shop for traditional Egyptian souvenirs, clothing, and handicrafts.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up is available from anywhere you choose in Cairo
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Our guide Osama and driver picked us up from the hotel and drove us to the Old city gate. We spent the next 2 hours walking through a fascinating area of mosques, madrassas and old Ottoman architecture. It was mostly a pedestrian street, mostly locals going about their business. The shopping streets were enjoyable but eventually souvenirs all look the same. By the end, the duration was only half of the 5 hours that the tour advertised. Osama graciously offered to take us to tour the Citadel. This was a very worthwhile historical site with a good view of the city. The extra tour helped meet our expectations. Just make sure your guide provides what is advertised.
It gave us all the pleasure to serve you as you know very well we are experts in tourism industry in Egypt and we follow the international regulations and your tour duration is accordingly the international and the past experience and studying of the international tourism industry so the duration written is the minimum including extra time 1 hour because we're very flexible and some of our tourists spending more time than others since it's private service so it's never same mood of tourists spending more time or not we are experts and never ever rushed any tourist or skipped any part of the service , we follow the code which basis on the last say always for the tourist so it was always your foot step's , It gave us all the pleasure serving you and thank you for your help it's appreciated and we wish to see you again in the best health and happiness
Very informative! Osamah has an in-depth knowledge and guided us safely through ancient Cairo! A good driver chauffeured us through the chaotic traffic of Cairo!
It gaves us all the pleasure to serve you , wishing you all the best and to see you again
We had a very good tour of Islamic Cairo with Ghana this morning. She was warm, personable, and eager to adapt the itinerary to our wishes. She was an excellent first “face of Egypt” for us. The four of us friends who traveled together and learned so much and had a delightful morning.
It gaves us all the pleasure to serve you
Ahmed gave us the grand tour from the old local market and into the new markets along with old Cairo. He reviewed the history of the area. Fantastic!!
