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Itinerary
🏨🚐 Hotel Pickup & Drive to Old Cairo – Begin your historical journey with a transfer to the heart of Islamic Cairo.
🚪 Bab El-Futuh Gate – Start your walk at one of Cairo’s remaining medieval gates and feel the city’s ancient pulse.
🕌 Al-Hakim Mosque – Admire this 11th-century Fatimid mosque and its dramatic stone minarets. (Duration: 30 mins)
🏠🌳Beit El Suhaymi – Visit a perfectly preserved Ottoman-era house filled with mashrabiya windows and courtyards. (Duration: 30 mins)
🏛️💎Qalawun Complex – Marvel at the incredible 13th-century mosque, madrasa, and hospital—an architectural masterpiece. (Duration: 30 mins)
💦📖 Sabil-Kuttab of Abdel Rahman Katkhuda – Discover this ornate public fountain and Qur’an school.
🧵🛍️ Souvenir Walk through Khan El-Khalili Backstreets – Finish with a charming stroll through narrow alleys and artisan shops.
🚐 Return Transfer to Hotel – Relax after a day of rich heritage with a comfortable ride back.
Highlights
- ✔️ Step through one of Cairo’s oldest surviving gates 🚪
- ✔️ Explore a 1,000-year-old mosque and hidden Ottoman mansion 🕌🏠
- ✔️ Visit Cairo’s most impressive Islamic architecture 🏛️
- ✔️ Enjoy a guided stroll through authentic artisan alleys 🧶
- ✔️ Perfect for lovers of architecture, photography, and history 📸
Includes
- ✅ Expert Egyptologist guide 🎤
- ✅ Private air-conditioned vehicle for hotel transfers 🚐
- ✅ All entry tickets to sites 🎟️
- ✅ Bottled water 💧
- ❌ Food or drinks during the tour
- ❌ Gratuities and personal shopping
Details
Step back into the golden age of Islamic Cairo with this immersive walking tour through its most captivating sites. Your journey begins at Bab El-Futuh, a medieval gate that once guarded the city, and winds through ancient alleyways filled with stories. Explore the majestic Al-Hakim Mosque, whose towering minarets echo with centuries of faith, then step into Beit El Suhaymi, a peaceful Ottoman-era home that feels frozen in time. Marvel at the majestic Qalawun Complex—an awe-inspiring mix of a mosque, school, and hospital built by a Mamluk sultan. Continue your journey past the intricate Sabil-Kuttab, where public fountains once offered water to travelers. Your adventure ends with a leisurely stroll through the backstreets of Khan El-Khalili, Cairo’s oldest bazaar, where artisans still practice ancient crafts. A true insider’s look into Cairo’s spiritual and architectural soul.
Know Before You Go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes 👟
- Modest clothing recommended for religious sites 🧕
- Tour duration: Approx. 4-5 hours ⏳
- Suitable for families and cultural travelers 👨👩👧👦
What To Bring
- Wear comfortable walking shoes 👟
- Modest clothing recommended for religious sites 🧕
- Tour duration: Approx. 4-5 hours ⏳
- Suitable for families and cultural travelers 👨👩👧👦
