Islamic Cairo Tour from Port Said with Drop-off in Alexandria

Pick-up from Port Said Your day is exciting, and it starts with a pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship in Port Said. This comfortable air-conditioned vehicle will take you to Cairo, where your guest begins to journey into Egypt's rich Islamic history. During this time, your professional guide will be giving you the insight from which s/he will introduce you to the highlights such as historical and cultural significance concerning each of the places that you will be visiting.

Arrival at Cairo Islamic
Soon after arriving at Cairo, it will be time for you to explore the incredibly famous Islamic Cairo neighborhood. This zone has been termed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to its ancient mosques, historical monuments, and brilliant illuminated Islamic architecture. Your first destination is going to be the Citadel of Salah El-Din, a great citadel perched upon a hill overlooking the city. While here, you will visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, an exquisite specimen of Ottoman art.

Take a walk along Al-Muizz Street
Then, you will walk to Al-Muizz Street, which is among the oldest streets in Cairo, and which can be called a museum under the sky. This historic street is lined with awesome Islamic monuments and structures, such as the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the oldest universities in the world. The lively market lets you feel the atmosphere of Islamic Cairo, whose shops, street tidings, and local life make it so much alive.

Khan el-Khalili bazaar visit
A must see in Cairo won't be without the visit to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, with its throbbing life where everyone goes shopping for traditional crafts, spices, jewelry, and souvenirs of Egypt. A place wherein you're guaranteed to find those priceless pieces for gifts or just soak in the local culture, because the bazaar is our last stop in this tour.

Lunch Break 
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant (optional and at your own expense). Savor dishes like koshari or ful medames; experience the tastes of Egypt in a comfortable setting.

Drive to Alexandria 
After a day filled with visits to various sites in Cairo, you can now relax and take the vehicle to Alexandria where you will at the end of your tour. Your guide will promise you a hassle-free and comfortable trip, as you now have the time to reminisce about all you have seen in the historical sites.

Drop-off in Alexandria 
This is going to be the final place you will be dropped off at your selected destination in Alexandria, thus culminating your beautiful day in Egypt.