Medieval Cairo
Shore Thing Highlights
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Visit a few of Cairo's magnificent holy sites, representing three major world religions (Islam, Judaism, and Christianity)
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Shop the stalls at the Khan el-Khalili, a bazaar dating back to the 14th century
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Walk al-Muizz Street, lined with shops, prestigious mosques, and other high-importance architecture from the last millennium
Need to know
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Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
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The order of sites visited may vary
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Per government requirements, all Sailors going on any Shore Things excursions must carry their passport with them
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Shoes must be removed and shoulders and knees covered for all visitors to Mohamed Ali Mosque
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A snack box will be provided on the return drive
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Shade is limited and daytime temperatures can be very high — please dress accordingly
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Adult beverages are not available at lunch, due to lunch being served in a religious area
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Approximately 3-hour drive each way to/from the pier
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
