Private Full Day Tour of Islamic and Coptic Cairo with Lunch

5.0 (2 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Skip the linePriority entrance
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the fascinating religious and cultural heritage of Cairo on a private 8-hour experience with your own professional Egyptologist guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. Explore the magnificent mosques of Islamic Cairo, including Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, Al-Rifa’i Mosque, and Sultan Hassan Mosque, then journey into Coptic Cairo to discover the historic Church of Abu Serga and Saint Barbara Church.

Travel comfortably, explore at your own pace, learn the stories behind Cairo’s most important religious landmarks, and capture unforgettable photos. Book your private experience today and discover two remarkable sides of Cairo in one memorable day.

Highlights:

• Private 8-hour Cairo experience
• Professional Egyptologist guide
• Explore Islamic Cairo’s historic mosques
• Discover the churches of Coptic Cairo
• Private air-conditioned transportation

Options

All inclusive & English Guide

Private tour includes: a private car with driver, Egyptologist english speaking guide, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

All inclusive & Spanish Guide

Private tour includes: a private car with driver, Egyptologist spanish speaking guide, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

All inclusive & German Guide

Private tour includes: a private car with driver, Egyptologist german speaking guide, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

All inclusive & Italian Guide

Private tour includes: a private car with driver, Egyptologist italian speaking guide, tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

What's included

  • ✔️ Egyptologist tour guide
  • ✔️ Lunch
  • ✔️ Bottled water
  • ✔️ Entrance fee
  • ✔️ Private transportation
  • ❌ Personal items
  • ❌ Tipping

What to expect

  1. Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
    1h · Admission ticket included
    As per your request time pick up from your hotel by our tour guide then start your full day tour by visiting old Cairo. The Church of Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress.
  2. The Hanging Church
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then visit The Church of Mother of God Saint Mary in Egyptian Babylon), also known as the Hanging Church is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
    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.
  3. Synagogue Ben Ezra
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Then visiting old Jewish synagogue this was the synagogue whose geniza or store room was found in the 19th century to contain a treasure of forgotten, stored-away Hebrew, Aramaic and Judeo-Arabic secular and sacred manuscripts. The collection, known as the Cairo Geniza, was brought to the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England at the instigation of Solomon Schechter. It is now divided between several academic libraries, with the majority being kept at the Cambridge University Library.
  4. Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then visiting Amr ibn Al-as mosque was built in 641-642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.
  5. Al Rifai Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then visit El Rifai mosque which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. The mosque was constructed next to two large public squares and of several European style boulevards.
  6. Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Then end the tour by visiting El Sultan Hassan mosque is a monumental mosque and madrasa located in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. The mosque was considered remarkable for its massive size and innovative architectural components, and is still considered one of the most impressive historic monuments in Cairo today.

    At the end of the tour start drive you back to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our tour guide will be waiting for you at the lobby of your hotel holding a sign with our company name on it.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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