🕌 Cairo Islamic & Historic Streets Tour | Bab Zuwayla, Khan el Khalili & Old Cairo

Description

🌍 Overview

Immerse yourself in Cairo’s historic streets and Islamic heritage on this city tour. Begin at the ancient Bab Zuwayla gate, enjoy panoramic views of the city’s minarets, and visit the mosque of Al-Saleh Talai’e and the Sultan Al-Mo’ayyad Mosque. Stroll through the bustling cloth market near Ghouri Street, explore the magnificent Sultan Al Ghouri and Al Mu’ezz complexes, and discover the Qalawun complex and the historic Souhaimy house. Conclude your journey at Khan el Khalili with a relaxing stop at a local café.

🗓️ Itinerary

Your Egypt Day Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel to start the tour of Cairo’s Islamic and historic streets.

• Bab Zuwayla & Al-Saleh Talai’e Mosque: Start at this ancient city gate, climb the stairs for a stunning view of Cairo’s minarets.

• Sultan Al-Mo’ayyad Mosque: Visit this unique 10th-century mosque nearby.

• Ghouri Cloth Market: Walk through the bustling cloth market, explore shops with cotton clothes and fruits.

• Sultan Al Ghouri & Al Mu’ezz Complexes: Admire Islamic architecture dating back to the 13th-15th centuries.

• Qalawun Complex & Souhaimy House: Explore Mamluk-era architecture and visit Souhaimy house, former residence for Al Azhar students.

• Khan el Khalili & Bab El Fateh: Take photos at the ancient gate Bab El Fateh, enjoy views of the Palace of Bishtack and Souhaimy house, and relax at a local café in Khan el Khalili.

• Return: Transfer comfortably back to your hotel.

🌟 Highlights

• Ancient Bab Zuwayla gate with panoramic minaret views

• Visit Al-Saleh Talai’e Mosque & Sultan Al-Mo’ayyad Mosque

• Stroll through Ghouri cloth market

• Explore Sultan Al Ghouri and Al Mu’ezz complexes

• Discover Qalawun complex & historic Souhaimy house

• Relax at a local café in Khan el Khalili

✅ Tour Includes

• Egyptologist English guide during the tour

• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle

• Entrance fees for all mentioned sightseeing

• All taxes and service charges

❌ Tour Excludes

• Extras not mentioned in the itinerary

• Entry visa to Egypt

• Optional activity costs

• Tipping