Cairo Trip Overview
Discover the ancient winding city streets of Cairo, Egypt, the cradle of civilization on this photography tour of Islamic Cairo; visiting historic Fatimid era gateways to the old city as well as mosques, houses and palaces whilst passing through local markets.
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Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Photography Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Discover the ancient winding city streets of Cairo, Egypt, the cradle of civilization on this photography tour of Islamic Cairo; visiting historic Fatimid era gateways to the old city as well as mosques, houses and palaces whilst passing through local markets.
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Pass By: Bab al-Futuh, 154 Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi 154 المعز لدين الله الفاطمي, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Bab al Futuh (Conquest Gate) is one of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo, Egypt. It was finished in the year 1087 and faces north. It stands at the northern end of Muizz Street.
Stop At: Al-Hakim Mosque, Cairo Egypt
The Mosque of al-Hakim, nicknamed al-Anwar, is a major Islamic religious site in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the sixth Fatimid caliph.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sharia Al Mu’izz Li-Din Allah, Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Al Moez Street, also known as Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatimi Street in Islamic Cairo, Egypt is one of the oldest streets in Cairo, approximately one kilometer long. The greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Khan el-Khalili is a major market in the historic center of Islamic Cairo. The bazaar district is one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.
Duration: 2 hours