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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Get beyond the basics and explore the holy sites, atmospheric neighborhoods, and historic streets of Islamic Cairo on a full-day, guided tour with an experienced guide.
Stroll the cobblestones that line one of the city’s oldest streets, and visit the stunning mosques and religious schools in the historic El Darb El Asfar quarter.
Learn about traditional crafts as you walk Al Darb Al Ahmar, take in the breathtaking architecture at Al Moez, then finish your day in the shady palisades of Al Azhar Park at the heart of old Cairo.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional photographer guide
All taxes and handling charges
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Drinks
Gratuities
Pick-up outside Cairo City (25 USD per person)
Tour Guides for (Spanish, French, German, or Italian) Languages (20 USD per day)
Tour Guides for (Czech, Japanese, Chinese, or Russian) Languages (40 USD per day)
Sightseeing entrance fees are to be paid on each spot by credit card
What to expect
Al-Azhar Park
Pass by
Unusual Islamic-Cairo tour starts on one of oldest streets in Egypt -El Moez Le Din Allah Street- which is a witness to historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street.
El Darb El Asfar, the most ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque and school in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Talae, the Blue Mosque, the Dome, the Hospital, and School of Qalawoon. Also, you will be able to visit Bayt El Sehaymi and go for a walk on Al Darb Al Ahmar Street.
The Darb al-Ahmar area hosts several interesting trades. Facing Bab Zuweila and going further up north on Suq al-Silah Street one will come across the saddle makers Market called Suq al-Surugiyyiah which produces all leatherware kinds.
From here we will be on Al Moez Street, the most beautiful Islamic street in Cairo. Then visit Al Azhar park, heart of old historic Cairo, enjoy stunning views of Cairo.
There is lunch at a local restaurant in-between visits.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We do pickup all travelers outside Cairo city at an extra cost of $25 per person
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
