This is a private walking tour that starts with a visit to the mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (the oldest Mosque still intact in Egypt), then you will walk from Bab Zuwayla to Babal-Futuh and Bab al Nasr (the only remaining gates of Cairo since its foundation in the 10th century).
Start your tour from your hotel at 9am with your qualified, professional tour guide in your private, modern a/c van .Head to the mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (879 AD) with its unique minaret, then your guide will take you to start your walking tour starting from Bab Zuwayla through Street of Muezz (the founder caliph of Cairo in 970 AD) to visit the Al Khayammeyah (tent makers market), Mosque-Mausoleum of Sultan al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh (1422 AD), Sabil-Kuttab of Tusun Pasha (1820 AD) and the Mosque of al-Azhar (970 AD).
Walk from the twin-towered Bab el-Fotouh, a fortified gate in Cairo’s Old City walls, to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the city’s major souks (open-air marketplaces). Browse the tightly packed stalls displaying everything from spices and leather goods to jewelry and vegetables, all on a street that has hardly changed for centuries. Bargaining is expected, so prepare to negotiate. Explore the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, built in AD 1356 and among the finest examples of early Mamluk architecture . In between you will have lunch at a local restaurant and have plenty of time to take pictures.
Move on to the madrasa, and mausoleum of Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun (1285 AD) and the Madrasa-Khanqah of Sultan Barquq (1386 AD). Your guide will show you the Museum of Textiles and the Mosque of al-Aqmar (1125 AD), before seeing Bayt al-Sihaymi (1648 AD), the best example of an old Cairo house. Your guide will drive you back to your hotel after the tour ends
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Prices:
- Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till April 30.2018, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
- Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- A 25 % deposit per person is required to confirm your booking.
- Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received.
- Full payment is due 8 weeks before the tour departure
- We charged no credit card fees or hidden surcharges.
- Prices are inclusive Accommodation, Transfers, Sightseeing, Meals as indicated and internal flights.
Solo traveler:
Accommodation is based on twin/triple share, so if you’re travelling on your own (independently) and would prefer your own space our Solo Sleeper Option is available as indicated in tour prices. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early.
Single supplement:
This option is available for those who prefer travelling with others but prefer single accommodation. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early
Important Notes:
We highly recommend you book this trip as early as possible, preferably 60 days prior to departure. Reservations received within 30 days will be on request and subject to availability of en-route accommodation.
For full terms and conditions, please click here (Booking Conditions page).
Per Person From $ 33.00
Duration 01/day
Tour Type Cairo Day Tours
This is a private walking tour that starts with a visit to the mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (the oldest Mosque still intact in Egypt), then you will walk from Bab Zuwayla to Babal-Futuh and Bab al Nasr (the only remaining gates of Cairo since its foundation in the 10th century).