Islamic Cairo Walking Tour: Khan el Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque
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Walk Cairo’s vibrant Al Muizz Street, browse the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and experience Al Azhar Mosque on a 6-hour exploration of the city’s Islamic heritage. Enter Bab El Fotouh gate and take in the medieval architecture that lines Al Muizz, a street through the heart of historic Cairo. Immerse yourself in the scents and sounds of Egypt’s most iconic souk then visit a millennium-old mosque, whose sturdy minarets and shady arcades were built by the Fatimid Caliphate, and house a renowned school of Islamic studies.
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- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- The extra charge of Pick up from the hotels and points outside the city
- Entry/Admission - Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah
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Stop At: Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah, Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, Cairo 11511 Egypt
This tour is a walking tour that will take your through Islamic quarter of Cairo. After picking up from your hotel you will be driven through the streets of Cairo to the beginning of Al Muizz street. Entering from one of its main gates Bab El Fotouh you will walk through this open air museum which is approximately one kilometre long. Many monuments including mosques, sabeel's (water serving plass for passers by) and kuttabs the traditional schools at that time. Traditional baths and Islamic old Cairo gates like Bab El Fotouh, Bab El Nasr and Bab Zeweila. The tour then takes you to Khan El Khalili Bazaar which is located in the alley ways stemming from Al Muizz street.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, El Gamaleya, Cairo 4331302 Egypt
The Khan El Khalili is an old of the oldest markets in Egypt. Cross the street to walk to the other part of Al Muizz street and see Al Azhar Mosque one of the main fundamental Islamic mosques in the whole Islamic world. Continue the tour to Ghoria where you will see Bab Zewiela gate and a close distance by is the Khaimia or tent maker bazaar.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Al-Azhar Mosque, Salah Salem Street next to Al-Khalidin Park, Cairo 4293024 Egypt
The tour will lead to Al Azhar mosque one of the most prominent mosques for teaching of Islam
Duration: 20 minutes
Meeting and pickup
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Pick up from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
- Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, 1089 CORNICHE EL NIL, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11519, Egypt
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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