Private Tour to Coptic and Islamic Cairo

5.0 (30 reviews) Giza, Egypt
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
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Overview

A full day Cairo tour to visit Islamic and Coptic Cairo where the Holy family passed by during the time they fled from the Roman emperor. The area is a pilgrimage for Christians around the world with its many churches, the Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius, Church of Saint Barbra and Ben Ezra Syngogue. The tour will then take you to Islamic Cairo to see the variety of mosques that covers different periods of Cairo's Islamic era. The visit include visit to Amr Ibn El Aas mosque, Mosque and Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, Al Rifaei Mosque and Citadel of Salah El din.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Coptic Cairo
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Each of the main churches in the area has its unique architectural beauty like the Hanging Church that was built above the Babliion, Church of St. Sergius which includes the cave where the holy family fled to from the Massacre of the Roman empire, the church of St. George and the Church of St. Barbara
  2. Synagogue Ben Ezra
    30m
    The Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, is situated in Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found
  3. Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As
    30m
    First mosque to be built in Egypt and Africa
  4. Al Rifai Mosque
    45m · Admission ticket included
    tomb for Egyptian Royals with magnificient architectures
  5. Citadel of Saladin
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Saladin Citadel of Cairo is a medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo, Egypt. The location, on Mokattam hill near the center of Cairo, was once famous for its fresh breeze and grand views of the city
  6. Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive mosque and madrassa located in the Old city of Cairo, it was built during the Mamluk Islamic era in Egypt.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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