Why choose this Cairo tour ?
Explore Coptic and Islamic Cairo with ease on this private tour, free from the hassles of transportation and navigation. Forget about cabs, maps, and mobile apps, and focus on the sights, including Abu Serga, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Cairo’s main mosques. Enhance your experience by upgrading to include an Egyptologist guide, and entry fees. Enjoy a seamless and enriching journey through Cairo’s rich religious and cultural heritage.
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What makes Full-Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo a unique experience ?
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of Christian and Islamic sights. Visit Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church. It is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, with a history dating back to the third century. This church is a significant site for the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
Explore the Ben Ezra Synagogue, also known as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines. According to local folklore, it is situated on the site where baby Moses was found.
Visit the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo. This church, dating back to the 4th century, is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt.
See the Al-Rifa’i Mosque located in Midan al-Qal’a, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. It is also the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali’s family and stands opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan.
Visit the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, a monumental mosque and madrasa built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period. It is a significant historical and architectural site in Cairo.
Explore the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Located in the Citadel of Cairo, it was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
Discover the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As, a significant landmark that dates back to the 7th century. This mosque embodies Islamic heritage with its intricate architectural features and rich history.
Conclude your tour at Khan Khalili Bazaar, a renowned marketplace in Cairo’s bustling heart. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural heritage, and unique treasures such as handmade carpets, traditional jewelry, authentic spices, and exquisite ceramics. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Full-Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo
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Full-Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Bottle of Water During the Tour
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Qualified licensed driver.
- Expert tour guide.
Not Included
- Tipping
- Entrance fees
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egypt VIP 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 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
