Cairo Night Excursion with Private Guide, Food, Nile River View, and Khan Al-Khalili Market Walk
by Egypt Tours Destination
Overview
This Cairo night excursion lasts about four to five hours and includes a private guide, food tasting, a walk along the Nile River, and a visit to Khan Al-Khalili Market. The tour begins with pickup from the hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The guide leads a walk along downtown Cairo streets and the Nile corniche, offering views of the Nile River. Next, the group samples authentic Egyptian dishes such as Koshary, Shawerma, Falafel, Fava beans, Hawaoshi, Baba Ganog, and Homas. The guide explains the ingredients and background of each dish. After the food tasting, the tour continues with a walk through downtown Cairo, known for its streets modeled after Paris, where guests can try ice cream and traditional Egyptian desserts. The excursion then moves into old Islamic Cairo through its original city gate, passing the old city wall and visiting the El-Hakem mosque, one of the largest surviving historic mosques in Egypt. The walk ends at Khan Al-Khalili Market, a historic bazaar where visitors can practice bargaining with local sellers. The tour concludes with a cup of paper mint tea at El-Feshawi cafe, established in 1771. After the tea, the guide returns guests to their hotel by private car. Included are a private Egyptologist guide, all entrance fees and taxes, the specified food and tea, and private air-conditioned transportation. Transportation to and from the hotel takes about thirty minutes to one and a half hours. A car seat is available upon request for an additional charge. Tipping is not included.
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Itinerary
Egyptian Traditional Food Tasting
Spend about one hour sampling authentic Egyptian dishes such as Koshary, a combination of rice, noodles, chickpeas, black lentils, fried onions, and tomato sauce. You will also try Shawerma made from spit-roasted lamb, beef, or other meats served with pita, falafel made from chickpeas or fava beans with herbs and spices, fava beans, Hawaoshi (crispy pita pockets stuffed with meat), Baba Ganog (eggplant mixed with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt), and Homas. The guide will provide stories behind each dish. After the food tasting, continue walking through the old downtown Cairo streets modeled after Parisian streets and try local ice cream and Egyptian desserts.
60 min
Nile River
The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. A professional Egyptologist guide leads the walk around downtown Cairo and along the Nile corniche. This section offers the best views of the Nile River and is a key part of the tour.
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
Walk through the old Islamic Cairo district, founded in the 11th century, entering through the original city gate and passing by the old city wall. Visit the El-Hakem mosque, one of the largest surviving old mosques in Egypt. Continue walking through historic streets until reaching Khan Al-Khalili Market, the oldest market in Egypt, where you can test your bargaining skills. Conclude the tour with a cup of paper mint tea at El-Feshawi cafe, established in 1771, before returning to your hotel by car.
90 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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