Day tour to Islamic and Coptic Cairo

5.0 (3 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Romanian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a tour to The old part of Cairo city as it is a must-see for anyone interested in old Egypt. First of all, Head all the way to The Cairo Citadel '' The Citadel of Saladin '' , One of Old Cairo’s most striking sights, Old Cairo district and the Coptic area will attract visitors wanting to immerse themselves in the city’s classical and medieval history. Enjoy lunch inside of the best authentic restaurants in Cairo And in the End have a tour with a visit to khan el Khalili market and discover the real Egyptian life & culture.

What's included

  • Pick up services from your hotel & return
  • Lunch
  • All taxes & service charge
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water during your trip
  • Entrance fees EGP ( 600 Cairo Citadel, Sultan Hassan mosque 200 EGP )
  • Tipping

What to expect

  1. Citadel of Saladin
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Head to The Citadel of Saladin in Cairo which was built upon a steep hill which rises about 75 Meters above Cairo. This place was once the ruling place in the ayyubid period at the time of Saladin and constructed to defend Egypt against the european invasion.
  2. Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Get the chance to see Cairo's finest mosque, one of the pyramids of the Islamic architecture.
  3. 2h
    Old Cairo occupies the sites of several early Egyptian capitals, including Fustat. Merging into Islamic Cairo to the east, its heart is Coptic Cairo—home to a crumbled Roman fortress and numerous early medieval Coptic churches. Old Cairo will attract visitors wanting to immerse themselves in the city’s classical and medieval history. At its core is the complex of Coptic Cairo, whose sites include the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Abu Serga Church and the Coptic Museum, and Roman fortress.
  4. Khan El-khalili
    2h
    Enjoy the day in one of the most beautiful places in Egypt, the souk. You will find everything you need, Bazaars & coffee shops and restaurants.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Traveler pickup is offered. Please contact us after booking so you could send us your pick up location.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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