Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri

Feast your soul with our Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri which is an Egyptian heritage dance distinguished by the using multicolored skirts. The performance is similar to the more commonly known whirling dervishes, however this version includes instruments and other additional elements. Tanoura Show is an Egyptian heritage dance troupe show, the dancers wearing multicolored skirts and whirling across the stage in a beautiful way.

Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri takes place in a special place in the heart of Islamic Cairo especially in Wekalet El Ghouri which was built in 1504 A. D by sultan Qunsuwah El Ghouri. During the Mamluk era, the wekalet Sultan El Ghouri was one of several trade points, known at the time as ‘wekala’ a place where merchants gathered for trade, and also served as a residence for the merchants and their families. The Show performs every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. The wekalet was built in the year 1505 A.D and turned to a theater to present Egyptian folklore arts, the Tanora show is played 3 days a week, Sat., Mon. and wednesday from 7.30pm, 1st to come 1st to set, they sell 200 tickets only so better to go early to get ticket and get front sets. Th Wekala lies in the area surrounded by Khan El Khalili Bazzar where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East as it dates back to 1382 A.D. You will have the opportunity to buy Ancient Egyptian statues, galabiyyas, t-shirts, souvenirs for family, friends or even as a beautiful memory, belly dancing costume, silvers and gold items. Go shopping and discover your haggling skills while enjoying the spectacular sights of this fabulous street and wander at the marvelous and ancient buildings.

Book Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri with Flying Carpet Tours and take the chance to walk in El Muizz Street which is considered the biggest street in Islamic Cairo, it also is consider as the heart of Fatimid age, Amuse yourself with the beautiful monuments while getting back in time and exploring the history of this charming street, enjoy wandering at the ancient villas and the amazing architectures that were left behind many eras, you will feel like if you were being transported into the world of the Prince of Persia. This street includes a lot of hospitals, mosques and schools that date back to Ottoman, Fatimid and Mamluk dynasties. The Street of Al Muizz is approximately 1 kilometer long, it extends from Bab el Futuh area to Bab Zuweila area, this Street was constructed basically according to an order of El-moez Le Din Ellah, who was the fourth Fatimid Caliph, and it has the most important concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. Experience Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri and get delighted by the marvelous sights of Kuttab / Sabeel of Khassru Pasha, wander at the glory of Funerary Complex of Salih Najm Al-Deen Ayyub, and walk through the gorgeous areas of The Madrasa of Al-Salih Najm Al-Deen Ayyub, moreover enjoy atrip to Sultan Al-Mansour Qalawun Complex and many Islamic and archaeological sites that will be visited by our exciting excursions.

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours Delegate will pick you up from your hotel to explore Tanoura Show at Wekalet El Ghouri start; an evening trip to a very special place in the heart of Islamic Cairo, a beautiful and historic place, where you can walk through and watch the magnificent architecture, and enjoy Tanoura Show, which is an Egyptian heritage dance troupe show, the dancers wearing multicolored skirts and whirling across the stage in a beautiful way. After your trip you can take a Walking Tour, and walk through the Ghuria street market and Khan El Khalili. You'll be delighted in such beautiful and memorable experience. Finally flying carpet Tours delegate will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Including

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo

• Excursion to Wekalet El Ghouri as mentioned at the above program

• English speaking Escort at the above mentioned sites

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion

• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluding

• Visa to Egypt

• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary

• Tipping

Notes:

• Prices are Quote per person in U.S. American Dollars

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