Islamic Cairo Tour to Khan El Khalili and citadel of Salah El din.
In this tour, you are going to understand the ancient and modern culture, religion, traditions, food and most of the history of Egypt.
Khan el Khalili and El Moezz street:
Khan el Khalili is one of the most interesting bazaars, not only in Egypt but also in the whole Middle East.
Also, it is famous for its unusual typically oriental souvenirs, and handmade crafts.
Many buildings in this area from 600 years ago and still exist.
As for now, it is a great tourist attraction at which you can get Egyptian souvenirs such as:
the jewellery boxes made out of mother of pearl, handmade carpets, papyrus, T-shirts, silver, gold and essence.
The Citadel
It’s the biggest citadel in Egypt it built during the reign of Saladin.
It built on Muqattam hills to be the main seat of government.
in Islamic Cairo Tour you will visit the best mosque of Mohammed Ali, the military museum, to show the old collections weapons of the Egyptian army.
Also, there is a police museum and other mosques.
Now we would give you a brief idea about Cairo:
Cairo is the 4th Islamic capital in Egypt after Al-Fustat, Al-Askar and Al-Qataie.
The Fatimid army leader Gawhar Al-Saqlabi built Cairo for the Muslims who were of Shia sect, they build it in 969 AD.
So, it was surrounded with great walls that were separating the Sunni Muslims and Egyptians fro Shia Muslims.
All gates destroyed except for three gates that still exist.
Cairo has a lot of places to visit and activities to do, so if you are in Cairo don’t miss to do it like:
- Old Cairo.
- The Egyptian museum.
- Islamic Cairo tour to khan el Khalily bazaars.
- Food tour.
- The Islamic museum.
- The citadel of Saladin.
- Garbage city and St. Simon Monastery.
- Felucca in the Nile River.
- Dinner Nile Cruise.
Overview
Islamic Cairo Tour to Khan El Khalili and citadel of Salah El din.
In this tour, you are going to understand the ancient and modern culture, religion, traditions, food and most of the history of Egypt.
Highlights
- The citadel.
- The mosque of Mohammed Ali.
- The police museum.
- The military museum.
- Moezz Street.
- Al Hakem mosque.
- Al Futuh Gate.
- Qalawun complex.
- Bab Zwayla.
- AL Azhar mosque.
- Khan el khalili bazars.