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Islamic Art and History Tour: Cairo's Top Sites
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Journey back in time and explore the marvels of Islamic art, architecture, and history in Cairo with an unforgettable visit to the Museum of Islamic Art and the Emam al-Hussein mosque-square. Conclude your adventure with a delightful stroll through the renowned Khan El-Khalili bazaar.
Journey back in time and explore the marvels of Islamic art, architecture, and history in Cairo with an unforgettable visit to the Museum of Islamic Art and the Emam al-Hussein mosque-square. Conclude your adventure with a delightful stroll through the renowned Khan El-Khalili bazaar.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Museum of Islamic Arts - Meet your guide at your hotel’s lobby, and continue to an all-star list of Cairo’s remarkable historic landmarks. Step into the Museum of Islamic Art, and learn about the evolution of Islamic art through history.
- Khan Al-Khalili - Enter the old city through the Khan El-Khalili buzzing bazaar. Explore the distinctive…
- Museum of Islamic Arts - Meet your guide at your hotel’s lobby, and continue to an all-star list of Cairo’s remarkable historic landmarks. Step into the Museum of Islamic Art, and learn about the evolution of Islamic art through history.
- Khan Al-Khalili - Enter the old city through the Khan El-Khalili buzzing bazaar. Explore the distinctive Egyptian handcrafts and see how the artisans work by hand to do jewelry from Gold and Silver in a local factory. Continue through Cairo’s bazaar, handcraft artisanal areas around the market and see in the environs of the bazaar some great big and famous specialized souqs such as the old spice market and big textile market…etc
- Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - learn the remarkable history of the ancient monuments that you will see into the market such as Emam Al-Hussain mosque (the Grandson of prophet Muhammad PBUH). At the end of the tour we will take back to your hotel or we can drop you off wherever you choose in Cairo.
- Tent Market - Pass by the famous old covered tent makers’ market and enjoy watching and taking nice photos of the artisans while working by hand and doing the patchwork in cushion covers, bedspreads, pillow cases, wall hangings (aplique), and making tents.
- Abdeen Palace Museum - Formerly serving as a royal palace until the end of the monarchy in 1952, this history museum features a large collection of weapons and medals including knives, guns, cannons and an exhibit of medals.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and/or drop-off (upon request)
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and/or drop-off (upon request)
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Location
Museum of Islamic Arts
Shar'a Bur Bab El Khalk Square,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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