The minarets and dome of the Qalawun complex on Al-Muizz Street

Itinerary · Cairo, Egypt

Islamic Cairo on foot

The medieval city from the Citadel to Khan el-Khalili, ending in Al-Azhar Park at sunset.

One day

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  1. 9:00

    1The Citadel to Ibn Tulun

    The Citadel·Walk

    Down from the fortress to the oldest mosque.

  2. 12:30

    2Gayer-Anderson Museum

    Sayyida Zeinab·House museum

    Two old houses against the walls of Ibn Tulun.

  3. 15:00

    3Bab Zuweila

    Islamic Cairo·City gate

    Climb the minarets for the view.

  4. 16:00

    4The Street of the Tentmakers

    Islamic Cairo·Craft street

    Appliqué stitched by hand.

  5. 17:30

    5Al-Azhar Park

    Islamic Cairo·Park

    Sunset over the minarets.

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