Al Tanoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe in Cairo


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From $60.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Cairo, Cairo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Visit a very special place in the heart of Islamic Cairo, Wekalet El Ghuri, where you can discover more about the Islamic culture and attend spectacular Sufi Dance Show. Sufi whirling (or Sufi spinning), is a form of physical meditation that was originated among Sufis and is still practiced by the Sufi Dervishes. Sufi whirling is a customary dance performed within the worship ceremony, through which dervishes aim to reach the source of all perfection.
By listening to the music, focusing on God, and spinning in repetitive circles, which has been seen as a symbolic imitation of planets in the Solar System orbiting the sun.


What's Included

Entry/Admission - Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transport by private air-conditioned coach

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 1 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Al-Tannoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe
Enjoy an amazing night at Al Tanoura Egyptian Dance Troupe at Cairo which considered the most amazing Egyptian traditional musical nights, Wekalet El Ghoury, is an architecturally Arts Center. During the Mamluk era, Wekalet El Ghouri was a trading center and a residence for the merchants and their families. the Tanoura show which takes place at Wekalet El Ghoury built-in 1504 A.D during the reign of Mamelukes. Tannoura show is the most amazing Egyptian Folk musical night, it’s performed by ‘El Tanoura Troupe for the Cultural Heritage’; which has given varied performances in over 30 countries. In 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 (Darwish) performing. After the show ends, you will be transferred to your hotel.

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