Have a walk in old Cairo with a visit to Cairo tower

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About this activity

Visit a (on) Tahrir Square + Visit to Abdin Palace + Excursion in Felucca on the Nile + Cairo Tower + Visit a (on) Fatimid Cairo and Al-Muizz Street + Visit a (an) Mosque al Aqmar and el Hakim + Visit a (a) J an El Jalili + Transfers + Meals mentioned + 1 Bottle of mineral water + Spanish guide + Taxes

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Memphis Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes & service charge.
Included: Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Included: Pick up services from your hotel & return by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Included: Lunch meal at good quality local restaurant & Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
Included: Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites & Shopping tours in Cairo.

Not included

Not included: Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Not included: Tipping.

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

The square is subject to frequent gatherings which can be volatile, and really should be avoided by foreigners during those times. In calmer moments the square shows the wear and tear of revolution but is pretty central to modern Egyptian political life. Just west of the roundabout is a street called El-Tahrir Street. It is covered in murals depicting the revolutionary feelings. Great artwork. Warm people. Depending on the political climate, worth taking a look.
Cairo Tower

one hour Admission included

At a height of 600 feet, this tower offers magnificent views of the entire city and monuments from its revolving rooftop restaurant and bar.
Nile River

one hour Admission included

Discover Felucca Rides On The Nile In Cairo. These Egyptian sailboats have been used for millennia to move up & down the Nile, but they are also an ideal way for a relaxing night, making the most of stay.
Stop 4

3 hours

Is a major north-to-south street in the walled city of historic Cairo, Egypt. It is one of Cairo's oldest streets as it dates back to the foundation of the city (not counting the earlier Fustat) by the Fatimid dynasty in the 10th century, under their fourth caliph, Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah (after whom the street is named).[1] Historically, it was the most important artery of the city and was often referred to as the Qasaba (or Qasabah). It constituted the main axis of the city's economic zones where its souqs (markets) were concentrated. The street's prestige also attracted the construction of many monumental religious and charitable buildings commissioned by Egypt's rulers and elites, making it a dense repository of historic Islamic architecture in Cairo. This is especially evident in the Bayn al-Qasrayn area, which is lined with some of the most important monuments of Islamic Cairo.
Stop 5

30 min Admission included

Walking down El Moez Street there are so many beautiful buildings to be admired, among them being the famous Al Aqmar mosque. One of the oldest mosques in Egypt, its façade is known for its detailed stonework, while its interior welcomes all visitors with a fresh, cooling breeze.

A haven for architectural enthusiasts, Al Qamar mosque is said to have been built during the Fatimid period in 1125 AD under the regime of Al-Ma’mun Al Bata’ihi, though some historians argue it was built during the caliphate of Imam Al-Amir bi-Ahkami l-Lah; others still claim that it was built during the caliphate of Al Mustansir.
Al-Hakim Mosque

30 min Admission included

The mosque is located at the beginning of al-Muizz li Din Allah Street, adjacent to the Fatimid northern wall of the Old City of Cairo in Egypt, only a few steps away from Bab al-Futuh (Gate of Conquest) and Bab al-Nasr (Gate of Victory). At the time of its construction, the mosque lay outside the brick-built walls encircling Fatimid Cairo, constructed by order of Jawhar al-Saqalli, the commander of the armies of the Fatimid caliph, al-Muizz li-Din Allah in AH 359 / AD 970. In AH 480 / AD 1087. Badr al-Din al-Jamali, minister of the Fatimid caliph al-Mustansir, undertook the expansion of the city on the northern and southern ends, for a distance of 150 m. He built the new walls out of stone and the north wall butted on to the northeastern wall of the mosque, Cairo, Egypt
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

one hour

Khan el Khalili is an exotic and typical place that shows the true Egypt of yesterday and today. In this Arab market, amid the voices, pets and food stalls of all kinds, in a coming and going of people from all over the world, there are artists of various genres who offer their crafts. Khan el Khalili has its own unforgettable aroma of spices, it is multi-colored and offers the most varied products, from souvenirs to gold and silver. Khan el Khalili will provide you with a unique experience, make sure to discover this unique attraction with one of our Egypt packages.