Private Islamic and Christian Cairo Day Tour

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesArabic, English, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on a private journey through the diverse religious heritage of Cairo. Explore the historic landmarks that shape Islamic and Christian Cairo, from iconic mosques to ancient churches. Immerse yourself in the spiritual significance of sites like the Citadel of Saladin and the Hanging Church. This personalized tour offers a unique insight into the religious tapestry of Cairo, showcasing its rich history and cultural diversity.

Options

Private Car + Guide + Entry fees + Lunch On The Nile

Private Car + Guide + Entry fees + Lunch At Local Restaurant

Car with Driver + audio Guide

Only Private Car With Driver: Only Private Car With Driver

Private Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees

Private Car + Tour Guide

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 )
guide on site ( If Option Selected )
Entry Fees ( If Option Selected )
Bottle of water

Tipping
Personal Items

What to expect

Coptic Cairo
1h · Admission ticket not included

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,
The Hanging Church
30m · Admission ticket not included

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".
Synagogue Ben Ezra
30m · Admission ticket not included

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.
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
30m · Admission ticket not included

Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲛⲓ⳥ ⲥⲉⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲃⲁⲭⲟⲥ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲥⲡⲉⲗⲉⲱⲛ, The Church of Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in The Cave) (Arabic: كنيسة القديسين سرجيوس و باخوس (أبو سرجة)), also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic Christian churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century.
Al Rifai Mosque
30m · Admission ticket not included

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.
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
30m · Admission ticket not included

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.
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As
30m · Admission ticket not included

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
Citadel of Saladin
1h · Admission ticket not included

Then 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
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
1h · Admission ticket not included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Al Haram

Meeting point

Joseph Fayez Bishay, 98-96 Masr We Al Sodan, Hadaeq Al Qubbah, Hada'iq El Qobbah, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting point

18 Al Mehwar Al Markazi - No. Ber 1, 6th of October City (2), Giza Governorate, Egypt

Meeting point

2F5R+C7F New Cairo 1, Egypt

Meeting point

16 Hadayek Al Ahram, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Meeting point

44 El-Omda St, Kafr Al Gabal, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Meeting point

Giza

Meeting point

Cairo

End point

Al Haram

End point

Joseph Fayez Bishay, 98-96 Masr We Al Sodan, Hadaeq Al Qubbah, Hada'iq El Qobbah, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

End point

18 Al Mehwar Al Markazi - No. Ber 1, 6th of October City (2), Giza Governorate, Egypt

End point

2F5R+C7F New Cairo 1, Egypt

End point

16 Hadayek Al Ahram, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

End point

44 El-Omda St, Kafr Al Gabal, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

End point

Giza

End point

Cairo

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

Cancellation policy

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

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