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Hidden treasures of Islamic Cairo tour

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From 78$

Durations

Durations6 hrs

Description

  • Enjoy visiting old mosques, city walls, and gates with their original architecture
  • Explore the street life and the local customs and traditions and get interacted with the friendly local people
  • Taste a local drink in the oldest coffee shop in Cairo known as El Fishawy.
  • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences.
  • Hotel pickup and drop off with an Egyptologist tour guide.

Inclusion

  • Pick up services from hotel & return.
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place.
  • A visit and a drink at the oldest cafe in Cairo (El Fishawy)
  • Egyptologist guide of your own language.
  • A bottle of mineral water during your trip.
  • All taxes & service charges.

Exclusion

  • Gratuities
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Discover the hidden secrets and treasures of Islamic architecture in this fascinating walking tour. The tour starts with the Northern walls of the old city of Cairo until it ends up with the Southern walls. The distance from one gate to the other is 3.8 km. your Egyptologist guide will explain all the history of the mosques, mausoleums, Sails, and tower styles that you pass by. You will visit the famous mosque complexes such as Qalawon and Baroque. Through the walking tour, you will explore the street life of the city with its old coffee shops and mansions and its thematic districts. On the way to the Northern walls, you will have a local drink at the oldest coffee shop in Cairo. EL Fishawy Café was founded in 1763 and still serving the visitors of Cairo now.

Leaving the coffee shop, you will have a look at Al Azhar mosque before immersing yourself in the commercial street that leads to the Tentmakers area. Enjoy the beautiful view of Bab Zuweila and the two fascinating mosque towers on top of it.

Prices Prices

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30th, 2023. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.

Children Policy
  • Up to 2 years: FREE
  • Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
  • Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
  • Ages 12 and up: adult price.

Notes:

  • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room).
  • If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
1 Person

179$ Per Person

2-4 Persons

119$ Per Person

5-8 Persons

96$ Per Person

9-16 Persons

78$ Per Person

Tour Notes
  • Please note that the tour itinerary and order may change.
  • This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
  • The duration of the tours are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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