Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Middle Ages Stories, Enormous Buildings and Chaotic Market
PLEASE READ FIRST before Booking. Hi! My name is Kamal. I have a Full-Time Job as a Financial Reporter & Investment Specialist. I've got a Diploma in History as well. I usually work indoors, and since I love history, I found a chance to encourage myself going out, visiting places and sharing knowledge with new guests I'm meeting here every day. Creating Longlife-experiences, Happy Times and Smiles, which became stunning memories to stay with me forever. Thanks to all guests who gave me those memories . . . Please Note: I'm performing my tours through Different Projection from Ordinary Tours You have seen before. Deeper in History & Ideas, Friendly and Personalized. So Don't come to me with Advice like don't stay longer in one place, don't speak about your past tours & experiences. Because I know what I'm doing & I enjoy it. Instead You Can Book Another Tour. Thank You For Understanding!
Pickup
I will be at the front of Wekalet El Ghoury - Azhar Square Islamic Cairo, with a dark T-shirt.
Description
The Tour representing a Comprehensive Approach for Egyptian Society through Historical Knowledge for people who love Reading & Ideas, not only nice pictures for sightseeing.
On our tour we will see Old Islamic Cairo landmarks and here's a brief of our itinerary Starting with Al Azhar Mosque as a resplendent congregation cons dered The Oldest Islamic University for Religious Studies receiving International Students every year. Built by Jawhar Al Siqilli in 972 at the time of Sultan Al Moez after Cairo became the capital of the Fatimid Caliphate, Its name from Al Zahraa meaning the shining one title for Fatimah the daughter of Prophet Muhammad.
Then we will see Al Hussein Mosque and the Mausoleum of imam Hussein ibn Ali and Fatima daughter of Prophet Muhammad built in 1154 Some Shia Muslims believe holly Husayn's head is buried in.
Also, we will go by Khan El Khalili Bazaar built in 1382 by Jaharkas Al Khalili in the time of Sultan Barquq after he demolished the Fatimid Mausoleum. The building is multi floors stores with caravanserai inns for merchants around the inner peristyle there's a courtyard to store goods and the upper floor as living quarters.
Then going by Al Moez Street to discover Qalawun Complex built by Sultan Al Mansur Qalawun in 1284 includes Bimaristan, Madrasa and Mausoleum, it's a major monument of Islamic Mamluk Architecture.
Highlights of The Tour:
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Hussein Mosque
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
- Al Moez Street
- Qalawun complex
- Wekalet El Ghoury
- Bayt Al-Suhaymi
Important Notes:
- For Ladies in case you wanted to get inside the mosque. Please bring a Head Scarf and a Long Skirt to use when we need it.
- For Cash Payments we only accept Euro, US Dollar, or Local currency.
- For Online Payments (PayPal or Credit cards) You need to make the payment before leaving the tour.
- The Tip is around 20 to 50 Euro/USD (or Equivalent in Local currency) You choose what to pay.
- In order to keep our platform as a Trusted Place, Certain Actions of the walker will be reported, including (Misbehaviour. Low Payments. etc)