Layover Trip to Islamic and Coptic Cairo

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Take a Layover Trip to Islamic and Coptic Cairo like no other. This expertly guided tour is designed to offer you a mesmerizing encounter with Cairo's Islamic and Coptic marvels. Stroll through the bustling neighborhoods showcasing a fusion of Islamic and Coptic traditions. Visit iconic landmarks, experience the architectural grandeur of ancient mosques and Coptic churches, and immerse yourself in millenniums of history. This layover trip is a journey of discovery, offering illuminating insights into Cairo's legendary past.

There is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or the Islamic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be added in the middle of the booking process because it requires additional fees

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) ( If Option Selected )
Entry Fees ( If Option Selected )
Tour guide ( If Option Selected )
Bottle of water
Tipping
Personal Items

Meeting and pickup

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

As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Coptic Cairo

    Cairo's day tours to Christian and Islamic Sights starts at 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo By guide to Start your full day tour visiting Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still,

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Hanging Church

    The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church".

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Synagogue Ben Ezra

    There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

    Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

    hen followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Al Rifai Mosque

    Then followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Cairo Citadel

    visit The Citadel of Cairo where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which is Mohamed Ali`s mosque that known as the Alabaster Mosque

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As

    then visit hat was founded in 641 A.D By the First Muslam leader Amr Ibn Elas Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to Visit and Enter the Following Mosques `Masjid` Amr Ibn Elas Mosque that was built in 642 A.D By the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas at El FUSTAT area

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Khan Al-Khalili

    Then End your day tour with a visit to Khan Khalili Bazaar At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel there is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or the Islamic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be added in the middle of the booking process because it requires additional fees

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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