Why choose this Alexandria tour ?
Get excited by sightseeing tour to visit the Islamic and Coptic sites in Cairo from Alexandria Port. See Salah El Din Citadel where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque stays, also Al Gowhara palace built by Mamluks and Ottmanian. Then proceed to Ibn Toloun Mosque, the Museum of Gair Anderson, the Hanging church, St. Sergius and Coptic Museum.
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What makes Day trip to Islamic and Coptic Cairo From Alexandria Port a unique experience ?
Go for a visit to the Hanging Church, one of the most beautiful churches that were built in the 5th century. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, The church was built above one of the towers of the fort of Babylon. It has 110 beautiful icons and once was the seat of the Patriarch in the 14th century. Your guide will explain to you all about the church and its beautiful ceiling, screens of the altars, pulpit, and all of its basic components.
After this impressive visit, move to the Cavern church or the church of St Sergius and Bacchus. Thousands of visitors come annually to this church to visit the cave where Jesus the baby and Virgin Mary were hiding for 3 months. They stayed there during the journey of escape in Egypt. Go downstairs and make your wishes in the same place where the baby used to sleep and the mother used to stay and pray. Upstairs, look at the water well from which the holy family drank.
Ben Ezra temple is one among the other 11 synagogues in Egypt and is named after a merchant from Jerusalem called Ben Ezra. You will be given a full history of the synagogue and the history, customs, and traditions of the Jewish community in Egypt.
The next stop will be to the citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster mosque. Drive to the old section of Cairo where you will pass by the highest mountain in Cairo. The fort of Saladin was built on a cliff of this mount for protecting the city against the Crusaders.
In 1830 Mohamed Ali, the king of Egypt ordered the building of the Alabaster Mosque inside the citadel. You will go inside the mosque to see its main components and learn about the Islamic pillars. Aside from its huge size and exquisite beauty, one of the beautiful elements of this mosque is that it has two identical slim minarets, top-covered with lead as the mosque domes and semi-domes. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the mosque, where you can see the Giza pyramids on clear days.
Another beautiful mosque is worth visiting, the mosque of Ibn Tulun(866-869) is well-preserved with a unique tower.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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- Day trip to Islamic and Coptic Cairo From Alexandria Port
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Day trip to Islamic and Coptic Cairo From Alexandria Port Inclusions:
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- Professional guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Your Egypt Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
