sufi dance in Islamic Cairo

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Stop At: Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center, 3 Mohamed Abdo St Muhammad 'Abduh Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Discover more about the Islamic culture and enjoy a night exploring Islamic Cairo where you will attend the spectacular Sufi Dance Show at wikalat al ghouri. Sufi whirling (or Sufi spinning),

You will picked up from your hotel to enjoy a 2 hour night tour in Islamic Cairo and transported to see the Sufi Dance Show at wikalat al ghouri. Sufi whirling is a customary dance performed within the worship ceremony, through which dervishes (also called semazens) aim to reach the source of all perfection. This is sought through abandoning one's nafs, egos or personal desires, by listening to the music, focusing on God, and spinning one's body in repetitive circles, which has been seen as a symbolic imitation of planets in the Solar System orbiting the sun. After the show you will then be taken to El Moez Street, the best place where you can see the Islamic architecture arts.

 

Afterwards you will be transported back to your hotel.

Duration: 2 hours

Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
50% Cultural
40% Nightlife
35% Original
30%
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