Private Tour of Islamic and Christian Sites in Cairo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Coptic Cairo

  Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George, and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga). Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic era, though most of the current buildings of the churches in Coptic Cairo were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century. This area is a testament to the religious diversity of the area, and is a reminder of the country's rich cultural heritage. It is a source of immense pride for the people of the region, and is a reminder of the many wonders of the past. These churches are popular tourist attractions, and are a reminder of the many wonders of the past.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Synagogue Ben Ezra

  The Ben Ezra Synagogue, also known as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines (al-Shamiyin), is situated in Old Cairo, Egypt. It is believed by local folklore to have been built on the site where baby Moses was discovered. This synagogue serves as a testament to the area's religious diversity and a reminder of Egypt's rich cultural heritage. In the 19th century, it served as a store room or geniza, containing a plethora of abandoned secular and sacred manuscripts in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Judeo-Arabic. This collection, referred to as the Cairo Geniza, was eventually taken to the University of Cambridge in England by Solomon Schechter. Today, the majority of the collection is housed at the Cambridge University Library and other academic libraries. The Ben Ezra Synagogue is a source of great pride for the people of the region and a reminder of the many wonders of the past.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Islamic Cairo

  Islamic Cairo, also known as Historic Cairo or Medieval Cairo, is the term used to describe the historic sections of Cairo, Egypt that existed before the city's expansion during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly the central areas surrounding the old walled city and the Citadel of Cairo. The name "Islamic" Cairo does not denote a greater Muslim presence in the area, but rather refers to the city's rich heritage and history since its establishment in the early Islamic period, distinguishing it from the nearby ancient Egyptian sites of Giza and Memphis. This region boasts one of the largest and most densely packed collections of historic architecture in the Islamic world, featuring hundreds of mosques, tombs, madrasas, mansions, caravanserais, and fortifications that date back to various eras of Islamic Egypt.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Cairo Citadel

  The Citadel of Cairo, also known as the Citadel of Saladin, is a fortress from the medieval Islamic era located in Cairo, Egypt. It was constructed by Salah ad-Din and later expanded upon by successive rulers of Egypt. For almost seven centuries, from the 13th to the 19th centuries, the Citadel served as the Egyptian government's headquarters and the residence of the country's rulers.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Mosque of Muhammad Ali

  The Alabaster Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, is a mosque located within the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt. It was constructed between 1830 and 1848 upon the orders of Muhammad Ali Pasha.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

  The Sultan Hassan Mosque-Madrasa is a grand mosque and madrasa situated in the historical area of Cairo, Egypt. It was constructed between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk era, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Al Rifai Mosque

  The Al-Rifa'i Mosque is situated in Midan al-Qal'a, near the Cairo Citadel, and currently serves as the royal mausoleum for Muhammad Ali's family. It was designed to complement the neighboring Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates back to around 1361. The two structures are located opposite each other, and the Al-Rifa'i Mosque was constructed with the intention of being a complementary architectural piece to the older building.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Khan Al-Khalili

  Khan el-Khalili is a well-known bazaar and souq located in the heart of Cairo's historic district in Egypt. Initially established as a hub of commerce during the Mamluk period and named after one of its numerous historic caravanserais, the marketplace has now become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, cementing its status as one of Cairo's main attractions.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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