No trip to Cairo is complete without stopping by Khan el-Khalili. This bustling bazaar is vibrant, noisy, and packed with a variety of goods and glittering trinkets.
No trip to Cairo is complete without stopping by Khan el-Khalili. This bustling bazaar is vibrant, noisy, and packed with a variety of goods and glittering trinkets.
- Cairo Governorate - The market dates back to the 14th-century when Emir Dajaharks Al-Khalili built a large market complex on the site of the Za’afran Tomb, which had been the burial place of the Fatimid rulers of Egypt. This construction was rebuilding started under Sultan Barquq (ruled from 1382-1399) to help the city recover from the ravages of…
- Cairo Governorate - The market dates back to the 14th-century when Emir Dajaharks Al-Khalili built a large market complex on the site of the Za’afran Tomb, which had been the burial place of the Fatimid rulers of Egypt. This construction was rebuilding started under Sultan Barquq (ruled from 1382-1399) to help the city recover from the ravages of the Black Death throughout the 13th and 14th-centuries.
Today, the market has been modernized significantly, but there are still portions that display the original Mamluk style architecture, which featured great archways and vaulted ceilings. The market has several restaurants and cafés spread throughout where you can take a break from shopping. Al Fishawy is the oldest café in Cairo, decorated with large mirrors and old furniture. It used to be frequented by Naguib Mahfouz, the Egyptian Nobel laureate author.
There is also The market is next to Hussein Square, the garden in front of Hussein Mosque. This square also offers many cafes and cheaper restaurants.
- Private air-conditioned transport for all tours and excursions.
- Exclusive private tour experience.
- Expert Multilingual Egyptologist guide.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Complimentary water, soft drinks, juice, and snacks during tours.
- Private air-conditioned transport for all tours and excursions.
- Exclusive private tour experience.
- Expert Multilingual Egyptologist guide.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Complimentary water, soft drinks, juice, and snacks during tours.
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses and extras not mentioned in the program.
- Any optional tour and Any other items not mentioned.
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses and extras not mentioned in the program.
- Any optional tour and Any other items not mentioned.
- All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advice at time of booking if required.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to…
- All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advice at time of booking if required.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing.
- All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
- The prices mentioned on the web are not valid at the end of the year, Christmas, and Easter
- Wear comfortable shoes, cotton clothes in summer, warm clothes in winter
- Bring your sunblock, sunglasses, hat and your camera
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months post-travel
- You must confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing
- All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- Ideal choice for families
- Your tour will start at you hotel at 08:30, 09:30 or 10:30 and will last for 4 hours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
