Cairo day tour to Coptic and Islamic Cairo
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1 DayThe Coptic and Islamic Cairo tour is a kind of spiritual Egypt tour to some of the holy places in Cairo. In fact, Cairo day tours to the Coptic and Islamic heritage in Cairo offer a glimpse into Cairo’s rich history and diverse cultural heritage.
Start your Egypt tours by visiting an iconic church called the Hanging Church. Then, please your heart when you visit Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga) where the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ rested for 3 months during private tours in Cairo.
After that in your Egypt day tours, go inside the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali on the Citadel and feel the peace of heart and mind. Moreover, you will be amazed by Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa and how it operates in the past. Also, you will enter Al Rifae Mosque.
Highlights
- The Citadel of Saladin
- Sultan Hassan Mosque
- Mosque of Al Rifae
- The Hanging Church
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
Tour Includes
- Round transfer with modern A/C vehicle
- Expert Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fee for all the sight in the program
- Lunches at a local restaurant
Tour Excludes
- Beverages during lunch
- Tipping
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Itinerary
Start your Coptic and Islamic Cairo tour when you meet your expert guide after breakfast at your hotel lobby. You will start your Cairo attractions with the highest point in Cairo between Moqattam Hills and the River Nile. The Citadel of Saladin, Saladin Citadel is one of Cairo tourist attractions and a must-see site for those who like to know the history of Cairo.
Another Egypt attraction on the Citadel built by Mohamed Ali Pacha in the 19th century. Then visit Sultan Hassan Mosque is the jewel of Islamic architecture and the top attractions of Islamic Cairo. After that explore the mosque of Al Rifae and it is located in front of Sultan Hassan Mosque.
Lunch: Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before you head to the next stop
After your lunch visit the Old Cairo or Masr Al Qadima, is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is located in the heart of Cairo. In fact, All Egypt tour packages include Old Cairo in the schedule because of the so many Churches, Mosques, hammams, fountains, and Synagogues found in the area. The Hanging Church is one of the oldest Churches in Old Cairo and its famous for its unique architectural style.
Explore Abu Serga Church, It was built on the ruins of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. Later on visit Ben Ezra Synagogue, and it is the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt but it was built on the remain of a Coptic Orthodox church. At the end of your Egypt trips to the Coptic and Islamic Cairo, we will drive you back to your hotel.
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