Islamic Cairo Walking Tour: Khan el Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque
Cairo Walking tour across its Islamic quarter to visit the amazing Al Muizz street which have the greatest concentration of Islamic medieval architecture along both its sides. The tour includes the Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Al Azhar mosque.
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Car and Driver Only
All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Pickup included
What's included in Islamic Cairo Walking Tour: Khan el Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah
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.
Khan Al-Khalili
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.
Al-Azhar Mosque
The tour will lead to Al Azhar mosque one of the most prominent mosques for teaching of Islam
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- The extra charge of Pick up from the hotels and points outside the city
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Pick up from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • TRAVEL TIP: Due to very low wages, "Baksheesh" or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
