Since finalizing restorations to the Wekalet E ghuri in October 2005, it has become a hot-spot for organizing cultural events; the most popular being the bi-weekly El Tannoura dance performance.

The performance is similar to the more commonly known whirling dervishes; however this version of the indigenous dance incorporates instruments and other additional elements.

Itinerary:

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to attend the Tannoura show which takes place at Wekalet El Ghoury.it was built in 1504 A.D during the reign of Mameluks. Tannoura show is the most amazing Egyptian Folk musical nights, it’s performed by ‘El Tanoura Troupe for the Cultural Heritage’; which has given varied performances in over 30 countries. At the beginning, Selections of Folkloric music will be played by local Egyptian musicians, previewing Egypt’s musical heritage. Then comes The Tanoura Dance show and lastly they end it with a very special spiritual Whirling Dervish (Darawish) performing. After the Show ends, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Highlights:

• Private 4-hour old Cairo and tanoura evening tour.
• Visit the Wekalet El Ghuri, an arts complex set in a 16th-century merchants’ house.
• Watch a dazzling tanoura show of spinning dancers in the courtyard.
• Admire the Mamluk-era architecture and atmosphere of the complex.
• Explore one of Cairo’s oldest areas and the El Ghuria and Khan El-Khalili markets.

Price Includes:

• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Pick up services from your hotel & return.
• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
• Bottled water during your trip.
• Shopping tours in Cairo.
• All taxes & service charge.

Price Does Not Include:

• Entry into one of the pyramids.
• Entry into the Funeral boat museum.
•  Camel ride
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Personal Expenses.
• Lunch.
• Gratuity.