Discover Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Al-Azhar Park & Khan El Khalili

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What you'll see and do

1. Mosque of Muhammad Ali

   The mosque was built in memory of Tusun Pasha, Muhammad Ali's eldest son, who died in 1816. The mosque was built on the site of old Mamluk buildings in Cairo's Citadel between 1830 and 1848, although not completed until the reign of Said Pasha in 1857. The architect was Yusuf Boshnak from Istanbul and its model was the Sultan Ahmed Mosque . in that city. The ground on which the mosque was erected was built with debris from the earlier buildings of the Citadel.

   120 minutes here · Admission included

2. Koshary, kushari or koshari (Egyptian Arabic: كشرى [ˈkoʃæɾi]) is Egypt's national dish and a widely popular street food.It is a traditional Egyptian staple, mixing pasta, Egyptian fried rice, vermicelli and brown lentils, and topped with a zesty tomato sauce, garlic vinegar and garnished with chickpeas and crispy fried onions. It is often served with sprinklings of garlic juice; garlic vinegar and hot sauce are optional.

   Pass by without stopping

3. Al-Azhar Park

   Among several honors, this park is listed as one of the world's sixty great public spaces by the Project for Public Spaces.The park was created by the Historic Cities Support Programme of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, an entity of the Aga Khan Development Network. The park was developed at a cost in excess of USD $30 million, its funding a grant to Cairo from Aga Khan IV, a descendant of the Fatimid Caliphs of Cairo.

   120 minutes here · Admission included

4. Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah

   al-Muizz Street for short, is a major north-to-south street in the walled city of historic Cairo, Egypt. It is one of Cairo's oldest streets as it dates back to the foundation of the city (not counting the earlier Fustat) by the Fatimid dynasty in the 10th century, under their fourth caliph, Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah . Also visit Alaazhar Mosque out side and the purpose of building. After the death of Muhammad in 632, a group of Muslims, who would come to be known as the Sunnis, believed that Muhammad's successor as caliph of the Islamic community should be Abu Bakr, whereas a second group of Muslims, who would come to be known as the Shias, believed that his successor should have been Ali ibn Abi Talib .

   120 minutes here · Admission included

5. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

   bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs. The name Khan el-Khalili historically referred to a single building in the area; today it refers to the entire shopping district.

   60 minutes here · Admission included

6. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

   The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Cairo, houses over 120,000 artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun and royal mummies. Opened in 1902, it is one of the world’s most important museums, showcasing ancient Egypt’s history and daily life.

   120 minutes here · Admission not included

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Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

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Egypt Smile Touring

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• for wheel chair or infant seats , gusts bring it when they coming
• for heart problem just inside pyramids

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