Al-Muizz li-Din Allah al-Fatimi Street or 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 (after whom the street is named).
The Mosque of al-Hakim is a historic mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (985–1021), the sixth Fatimid caliph and 16th Ismaili Imam. Construction of the mosque was originally started by Caliph al-'Aziz, the son of al-Mu'izz and the father of al Hakim, in 990 AD. It was completed in 1013 by al-Hakim, which is why it is named after him.
Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era. The bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance fees for all the mentioned sites
✔ Bottled water
✔ All taxes and service charge
✔ Transfer by private air conditioned vehicle
✔ A professional Tour Guide
✖ Tipping
✖ Any extra personal expenses
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Tahrir square in downtown in front of KFC
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
El-moez Street
This is one of the old streets in Cairo where you can feel the walking in the 10 century city. You will see the different architectural styles of the minarets of the mosques which dates back to different Islamic eras. You can see Sabils which are small kiosks in the Islamic architectural tradition where water is freely dispensed to members of the public by an attendant behind a grilled window.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Al-Hakim Mosque
The Mosque of al-Hakim romanized: Masjid al-Ḥākim bi Amr Allāh), nicknamed al-Anwer 'the Illuminated'), is a historic mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (985–1021), the sixth Fatimid caliph and 16th Ismaili Imam. Construction of the mosque was originally started by Caliph al-'Aziz, the son of al-Mu'izz and the father of al Hakim, in 990 AD. It was completed in 1013 by al-Hakim, which is why it is named after him.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Khan Al-Khalili
Khan el-Khalili is a famous 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
