Tanoura show in Wekalet El Ghouri
Overview
If you have a layover in Cairo on a Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday, you can experience one of Egypt's finest folkloric performances at Wekalet El Ghouri. Located in Central Cairo's El Azhar neighborhood, the architecturally magnificent Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Centre boasts rich historical significance. Constructed five centuries ago by the Mameluke Sultan Qonsowa al-Ghouri, it has become a top destination for visitors to Egypt, offering captivating folkloric shows that showcase the country's heritage.
Tannoura Egyptian Folk Dance in Cairo
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, the Tannoura Egyptian Folk Dance Show takes place in a large open-air theater at Wekalet El Ghouri every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The show lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes and features a spectacular Sufi dance performance known as the Tanoura dance. This show, which began in February 1988, is a must-see for anyone visiting Cairo.
To make your tour even more thrilling, consider taking a Cairo day tour from the airport. You can explore the ancient pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
If you have a layover in Cairo on a Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday, you can experience one of Egypt's finest folkloric performances at Wekalet El Ghouri. Located in Central Cairo's El Azhar neighborhood, the architecturally magnificent Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Centre boasts rich historical significance. Constructed five centuries ago by the Mameluke Sultan Qonsowa al-Ghouri, it has become a top destination for visitors to Egypt, offering captivating folkloric shows that showcase the country's heritage.
Tannoura Egyptian Folk Dance in Cairo
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, the Tannoura Egyptian Folk Dance Show takes place in a large open-air theater at Wekalet El Ghouri every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The show lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes and features a spectacular Sufi dance performance known as the Tanoura dance. This show, which began in February 1988, is a must-see for anyone visiting Cairo.
To make your tour even more thrilling, consider taking a Cairo day tour from the airport. You can explore the ancient pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
Inclusion
- All transportation services from and to your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.
- Wekalet El Ghouri Dance Show has a one-hour and fifteen-minute performance.
- Transportation to the Wekala El-Ghouri Egyptian Heritage site is provided by a contemporary air-conditioned vehicle.
- Your Cairo Stopover Tours include all applicable service costs and taxes.
- English-speaking representative.
- We provide free mineral water on our Egypt day trips.
- Taking photographs is permitted during the Tannoura Egyptian Folk Dance in Cairo.
Exclusion
- Any other items not included in the Cairo Trips program.
- Video recording is not permitted during the Tanoura Dance event in Cairo.
- Are there any extended hours at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar? (Extra costs may apply).
- Tipping is not included in Egypt Tours prices.
- Personal expenditure.
Itinerary
Cairo Top Tours members will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport or your hotel. They will then transfer you to the magnificent Wekalet El-Ghouri, located near the famous Khan El-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo Downtown, to experience the spectacular Wekalet El Ghouri Tanoura Dance Show.
The Arts Center presently manages the Egyptian Folkloric show three days a week, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Experience an adrenaline-pumping dancing and music spectacle on our unique Cairo Day Tour from the Airport.Take a quick shopping excursion in Khan El-Khalili market to experience authentic Islamic Cairo and meet local vendors. Experience a one-of-a-kind Cairo walking tour by enjoying a hot tea-mint or mango juice at a café while observing streetwalkers and locals.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $100 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $65 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $55 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $50 Per Person |
Start from : $50
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