Private Old Cairo Photography Tour: Mosques, Souqs And Palaces
What your day looks like
Discover the ancient winding city streets of Cairo, Egypt, the cradle of civilization on this photography tour of Islamic Cairo; visiting historic Fatimid era gateways to the old city as well as mosques, houses, and palaces whilst passing through local markets.
The experience, in brief
- Experience 5 hours photography tour of Islamic Cairo
- See Bab al Futuh which is one of three remaining gates in the city
- View the major Islamic religious site of the Mosque of alHakim
- Discover El Moez Street, the oldest streets
- Spend time in Khan elKhalili which is a major market
The journey, in full
Bab al Futuh (Conquest Gate) is one of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo, Egypt. It was finished in the year 1087 and faces north. It stands at the northern end of Muizz Street. The Mosque of al-Hakim, nicknamed al-Anwar, is a major Islamic religious site in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the sixth Fatimid caliph. El Moez Street, also known as Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatimi Street in Islamic Cairo, Egypt is one of the oldest streets in Cairo, approximately one kilometer long. The greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. Khan el-Khalili is a major market in the historic center of Islamic Cairo. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.
Your day, step by step
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Transportation.
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Photography.
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Sightseeing at Bab al-Futuh.
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Sightseeing at Al-Hakim Mosque.
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Sightseeing at Muizz Street.
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Sightseeing at Khan el-Khalili.
What to know before booking
Included
Qualified Egyptologist guide Hotel pickup and drop-off Private tour
Not Included
Tip or Gratuity Food and drinks
Meeting & Pickup
Tour Departs From Centrally Located Cairo And Giza Hotels.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business