Private Photography Tour: Cairo's Famous Islamic Attractions

The journey, in full

Discover the ancient winding city streets of Cairo, Egypt, the cradle of civilization. Visit the historic Fatimid walls of the old city as well as mosques, which are not frequently visited. A memorable visit will be walking through the famous Souk of Khan al Khalili where vendors sell all kinds of wares for your perusal. You will visit Cairo’s two enduring ramparts: Bab Al-Nasr (Gate of Victory), Bab Al-Futuh (Gate of Conquests) as well as Al Moez Street which is regarded as an open-air Islamic museum. On top of the mosques, you will find many towers with different styles and heights. The wooden lattice windows (arabesque) of the traditional mansions are worth lots of photos. Then, go through Cairo’s only remaining medieval covered market. See the Mosque of Al-Hakim, on a fascinating walking tour through Islamic Cairo, your walking tour ends at the famous coffee shop in Cairo called El Fishawy where you can have a local drink and take more photos. Visit the mosque of Ibn Tulun which is one of the oldest and best-preserved mosques in Egypt. it has a unique spiral tower which has equal to the city of Samara in Iraq. In the end, you will be taken back to the hotel.