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Islamic Cairo History Tour

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Journey back in time and explore the marvels of Islamic art, architecture, and history in Cairo with an unforgettable visit to the Museum of Islamic Art and the Emam al-Hussein mosque-square. Conclude your adventure with a delightful stroll through the renowned Khan El-Khalili bazaar.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Museum of Islamic Arts - Meet your guide at your hotel’s lobby, and continue to an all-star list of Cairo’s remarkable historic landmarks. Step into the Museum of Islamic Art, and learn about the evolution of Islamic art through history.
Khan Al-Khalili - Enter the old city through the Khan El-Khalili buzzing bazaar. Explore the distinctive Egyptian handcrafts and see how the artisans work by hand to do jewelry from Gold and Silver in a local factory. Continue through Cairo’s bazaar, handcraft artisanal areas around the market and see in the environs of the bazaar some great big and famous specialized souqs such as the old spice market and big textile market…etc
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - learn the remarkable history of the ancient monuments that you will see into the market such as Emam Al-Hussain mosque (the Grandson of prophet Muhammad PBUH). At the end of the tour we will take back to your hotel or we can drop you off wherever you choose in Cairo.
Abdeen Palace Museum - Formerly serving as a royal palace until the end of the monarchy in 1952, this history museum features a large collection of weapons and medals including knives, guns, cannons and an exhibit of medals.

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