Cairo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for two aspects: its ancient treasures and the medieval splendours of Old Cairo.
Experience both in one day on this private tour, which begins at the Egyptian Museum, continues to the Cairo Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque, and explores Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church. The entry-level package offers a car and a guide; upgrade to add entrance fees, or add both entrance fees and lunch. Discover ancient Egypt, Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo, all in one day See the Egyptian Museum, Hanging Church, Alabaster Mosque and more Upgrade to include entrance fees and lunch at the restaurant Seamless roundtrip transfers from Cairo and Giza hotels
an evening dinner on a 5-star cruise on the first day or if you don't have time it will be the next day.
at the scheduled time an agency representative, carries a sign with your name, will meet you from your hotel in the cairo or giza to the cruise ship
Pick up at the location requested by our tour guide to begin your journey through Cairo. The tour will begin by visiting the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, where the home of 120,000 of the Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Collection dating back up to 6,000 years is located, including the Tutankhamun exhibit, which contains his Golden Mask and jewelry
The largest Islamic monument in the Middle East is the 11th century Citadel of Saladin or Cairo Citadel, built by the great warrior Saladin and his minister. The Citadel contains 13 fortified towers, contains 7 mosques, the Citadel was the seat of government and the residence of its rulers for more than 700 years, what an opportunity to learn about modern Egyptian history. Then it will be time to visit one of the Islamic wonders here is the Mohammed Ali Mosque.
Mohammed Ali Basha Mosque or Alabaster Mosque (Ottoman Mosque, its minarets are unique and high (86 m), the domes inside are covered with gold, the walls inside and outside are alabaster. The Mosque was completed and completed in 1848 ADVERTISEMENT.
After lunch, you will begin your journey with your tour guide through Cairo to one of the most religious places called Coptic Cairo. Coptic Cairo is separated from Old Cairo and contains the Pabylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George, Saints Sergius and Bacchus and many Coptic churches around. It is believed in Christian tradition that the holy family stayed at the site of the church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus to be away from the Roman army, with your guide you will know much more and learn about Christianity in Egypt.
Around Fort Babylon, the oldest churches of Egyptian Christians were built. In addition to being the pilgrimage destination of people of different religions from all over the world, this area houses ruins of Roman fortifications and on the Roman towers we built one of the oldest churches, the Hanging Church
The tour continues by visiting the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, St. Sergius and Bacchus or the Cavern Church, which is traditionally believed to have been built on the site where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus Christ rested at the end of their trip to Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress, which is why the cave church is considered one of the oldest churches in the world. The church has significant historical significance and, in fact, is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected.
The tour continues to visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Ben Ezra Synagogue is located in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is in the place where baby Moses used to pray. This was the synagogue whose genie or warehouse was found in the 19th century to contain a treasure trove of forgotten and stored secular and sacred Hebrew, Aramaic and Judeo-Arab manuscripts.
a dinner on a 5-star cruise on the first day or if you don't have time it will be the next day
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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