Full-Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 10 more

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.

What's Included

Bottle of Water During the Tour
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Qualified licensed driver.
Expert tour guide.
Tipping
Entrance fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up is available from anywhere you choose in Cairo

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Hanging Church

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Synagogue Ben Ezra

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Mosque and Madrasa 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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Khan Al-Khalili

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Egypt VIP Tours

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