Medieval Cairo Uncover

Medieval Cairo Uncover

In this tour you will get offered to see places that goes back in time to the 10th century, while we're moving forward to witness locations that buzz with ancient vibes and authenticity, we will get the real life experience for food. And walk around the streets to explore hidden gems from aerial places and also on the ground, it's more like the palaces from 1001 nights stories.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt

The marvelous mosque of Muhammad Ali, in other words the alabaster mosque, ottoman designed mosque with elaborate domes, which also gives us a chance to witness all of Cairo from above a hill

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Maydan Salah al-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Massive yet elegant, this grand structure is regarded as the finest piece of early Mamluk architecture in Cairo. It was built between 1356 and 1363 by Sultan Hassan, a grandson of Sultan Qalaun; he took the throne at the age of 13, was deposed and reinstated no less than three times, then assassinated shortly before the mosque was completed. Beyond the striking recessed entrance, a dark passage leads into a peaceful square courtyard surrounded by four soaring iwans .

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Aqsunqur Mosque, El-Darb El-Ahmar, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

The blue mosque which is one of the few blue mosques in the world,The Aqsunqur Mosque also serves as a funerary complex, containing the mausoleums of its founder Shams ad-Din Aqsunqur, his sons, a number of children of the Bahri Mamluk

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt

The skinny lanes of Khan Al Khalili are basically a medieval-style mall. This agglomeration of shops – many arranged around small courtyards – stocks everything from soap powder to semiprecious stones, not to mention tacky toy camels and alabaster pyramids. Most shops and stalls open from around 9am to well after sundown (except Friday morning and Sunday), although plenty of the souvenir vendors are open as long as there are customers, even on Sunday.

Duration: 1 hour