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Thursday, 17 May 2012

Ancient Cairo Tour

Walk through the different ancient trading spots of Egypt’s capital, by enrolling to the Ancient Cairo Day tour and experience the life that it is during the old times.

 


 

Ancient Cairo Tour offers a different trip with Cairo’s trading places.  Start your day tour with our guide that will assist you from your hotel and head for El Ghoriya which is located in El Gamalia area and a famous district in Egypt.  El Gamalia street is the border that passes by El Azhar Mosque.  It separates El Ghoriya and tomb of Al Hussein and Khan El Khalili.  Next stop is Cairo famous Gats (Bab).  According to the famous Egyptian historian Maqrizi, there used to be eight gates but fortunately three of them still exists and preserved all because of Badr El Gamalia, a vizier. The popular gates are Bab Zuwayla, Bab Al Futah and Bab El Nasr.

 

Next stop is the El Mosky.  A district founded by Prince Ezz Din Mosk.  Here there are two well known streets, one with all electrical instruments and the other for chandeliers.  El Mosky is popular because merchant’s prices are retail rate. Ancient Cairo Tour ends with a drive back to your hotel.

 


 

Tour Summary

More Information

 

Trip Duration
6 Hours
Trip Type
By a modern air-conditioned coach
Trip Runs
Daily
Starting FromCairo or Giza
Return ToCairo or Giza
Pick Up Timeat 10:00 a

 

 

 

 

 

Tour Inclusions

Inclusions

Round trip service from your hotel.

Transportation via private air-conditioned vehicle.

Mineral water on board the vehicle while on tour.

English speaking guide.

All taxes & service charges.

 

Exclusions

All extras not listed in the package.

Tipping kitty.