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Cairo, Egypt is an amazing city full of life and movement, and it is that way almost 24 hours a day, with the noisy honking of horns, children playing in the streets and merchants selling their wears and services.
The city provides great culture; including art galleries and music halls, such as the Cairo Opera House, Sawy Culture Wheel, Ahmed Shawky Museum as well it should, being one of the largest cities in the world. It also provides accommodations fitting every budget from the grandest in the world, such as the Four Seasons and the Cairo Marriott to budget hotels and hostels.
When you're done with the sightseeing and morning exhaustion, embrace Cairo's incredible selection of shopping, leisure and nightlife activities. Shopping ranges from the famous Khan el-Khalili souk, (or bazaar) largely unchanged since the 14th century, to modern air-conditioned centers displaying the latest fashions. All the bounty of the East can be here. Particularly good buys are spices, perfumes, gold, silver, carpets, brass and copper-ware, leatherwork, glass, ceramics and mashrabiya. Try some of the famous street markets, like Wekalat al-Balaq; for fabrics, including Egyptian cotton, the Tentmakers Bazaar; for appliqu-work, Mohammed Ali Street; for musical instruments and, although you probably won't want to buy, the Camel Market makes a fascinating trip. This is, and has been for over a thousand years, truly a shopper's paradise. Go for shisha (water pipe) in one of the old cafes on the street, you can try cool flavors like apple, coconut or even Red Bull. Get yourself a nice meal of koshari for as little as 4 pounds, and eat like a true Egyptian. Have a nice Faluka ride down the Nile, and enjoy the cool breeze glancing at the different Faluka decorations.
In a city as lively as Cairo, with diversity, culture and good hearted people who are always willing to help, you'll never run out of things to do. Here is how you will be in the heart of Cairo, in depth shore excursion to visit Cairo Islamic and Coptic sites, with us you are going to discover the most exquisite churches and mosques in Old Cairo. Pick up from Alexandria port early morning then transfer to enjoy a sightseeing day of the Islamic and Coptic sites in Cairo. First,Old Cairo where you will visit the Roman fortress (Bablyon), the Hanging church, also called Al Mo'allaka church, then to St. Sergius which sheltered the holy family,Ben Ezra jewish synagouge,Saladdin citadel(photo stop),Amr Ibn Alas mosque(First mosque in Africa)End your tour visiting Khan Elkhalili bazaar,the biggest market in old Cairo, transfer you back to Alexandria port to join your cruise.
Inclusions:
* Meet and greet service at Alexandria port
* Assistance of our personal during tours
* Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
* Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in Cairo
* Academic Egyptologist guide
* Lunch meal at 5* restaurant in Cairo
* Mineral water and soft drinks on board
* Service charges and taxes included
Exclusions:
* personal expenses
* Gratuities (recommended)
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