- Head to the heart of the Mother of
the World, Cairo's Islamic quarter. The City of a thousand miranets
comes alive in this vibrant sector. Hear the stories behind the great
leaders and builders of this enigmatic city from Salah Ed-Din to Mohamed
Ali this city is one great story book - a living Arabian nights. Finish
in the main soul of the city for shopping and haggling at its best.
- Our
Cairo tour begins with a visit to the Citadel of Salah Ed-Din. Located
high atop Cairo, the Citadel boasts magnificent views of the city. Built
by the Arab hero Salah ad-Din, the Citadel primarily functioned as a
military garrison, as well as serving as a royal residence for over 700
years. Continuing in the historical traditions of Islamic Cairo, we head
to the famous Sultan Hassan Mosque, which dates back to the 13th
century. Considered to be one of the masterpieces of Islamic art and
architecture, it also once became a school. Equally as impressive, the
Mohamed Ali Mosque is one of Cairo's most visible landmarks, with its
twin minarets rising high atop the Citadel.
- Shifting
gears, our Cairo tour heads back to the streets and towards a famous
local bazaar, Khan el-Khalili. A labyrinth of narrow streets and
passageways, Khan el-Khalili is one of the world's largest bazaars, and
offers a truly authentic local Cairo experience. Among the world's
oldest bazaars, which dates back to 1382, Khan el-Khalili offers an
experience unique to the old streets of Islamic Cairo and affords the
opportunity to engage with locals, as locals do, hunting for bargains
and relaxing with a coffee as the hustle of the bazaar passes you by.
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