Cairo Trip Overview
Amazing guided tour that covers the major old Coptic and Islamic attractions, a chance to learn about the Christian and Islamic history in Egypt while exploring what was left to remind us with the old times and it’s amazing architecture. You will Enjoy with us visiting the Citadel of Salah El Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque, The Hanging church, Abu Serga Church & Synagogue, walk at Al Moez street and khan el Khalili Bazaar, also a chance for a great photo shots.
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Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Amazing guided tour that covers the major old Coptic and Islamic attractions, a chance to learn about the Christian and Islamic history in Egypt while exploring what was left to remind us with the old times and it’s amazing architecture. You will Enjoy with us visiting the Citadel of Salah El Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque, The Hanging church, Abu Serga Church & Synagogue, walk at Al Moez street and khan el Khalili Bazaar, also a chance for a great photo shots.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Start your tour visiting the Citadel of Salah El Din which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar’a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Then, move to visit the old Coptic Cairo. This colorful quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the worlds oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Visit to the Monastery and Church of St George, an early 20th-century church that is the only round church in Egypt, call at Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, and learn how the church stands where the holy family is thought to have stayed during their flight into Egypt from Israel King Herod. Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, once a Christian church, before finishing your tour at the Coptic Museum, located in one of Coptic Cairo oldest areas. See some of the 16,000 ancient artifacts on display, including precious icons and books that illustrate the history of Egypt Coptic community.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ben Ezra Synagogue, Coptic Cairo, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Then, visiting the “Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra” which gained its importance from its Geniza (Store room) was found during the 19th century containing a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Al-Basatin, off Al-Saliba Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Visiting the Mosque of Ibn Tutlun in Cairo
Duration: 30 minutes
