Take a stroll through Khan el-Khalili, one of Cairo’s most famous and colorful bazaars. From souvenirs items to fabric, trinkets to furniture, this souk in Islamic Cairo has it all. Dating back to the 14th century, the complex has been modernized, but some parts still have the original Mamluk architecture, which features great archways and vaulted ceilings. When you get tired of shopping, refuel with a snack or tea at one of the bazaar’s many cafes.
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Pick up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza ,9 am or 10 am or any time you request us. The market dates back to the 14th-century when Emir Dajaharks Al-Khalili built a large market complex on the site of the Za’afran Tomb, which had been the burial place of the Fatimid rulers of Egypt. This construction was part of the process of rebuilding started under Sultan Barquq (ruled from 1382-1399) to help the city recover from the ravages of the Black Death throughout the 13th and 14th-centuries. Today, the market has been modernized significantly, but there are still portions that display the original Mamluk style architecture, which featured great archways and vaulted ceilings. The market has several restaurants and cafés spread throughout where you can take a break from shopping. Al Fishawy is the oldest café in Cairo, decorated with large mirrors and old furniture. It used to be frequented by Naguib Mahfouz, the Egyptian Nobel laureate author. Back to hotel.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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