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Day Tour of Islamic and Christian Cairo

4.6(5)Cairo1 hour
VIATOR4.6(5)

Description

Explore the historic city of Cairo on our exclusive "Day Tour of Islamic and Christian Cairo". Experience the rich tapestry of Islamic and Christian sites that give Cairo its unique identity. All Transfers are facilitated by Private A/C latest Model Vehicles for a comfortable and relaxed journey. Morning open with the hotel pickup, where our professional Guide on site will meet you to begin the tour through the iconic Islamic and Christian sites, each narrating the different chapters of Cairo's unparalleled history. Complimentary bottled water will be provided for you to stay hydrated throughout the tour. After a day filled with enchanting narratives and captivating sites, you will be safely dropped off at your hotel.

Tour Options

Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees
  • Car + Tour Guide + Entry Fees Pickup included
Car + Guide+ Entry fees+ Lunch
  • Car + Guide+ Entry fees+ Lunch Pickup included
Car with Driver + audio Guide
  • Only Private Car With Driver: Only Private Car With Driver Pickup included
Private Car + Tour Guide
  • Private Car + Tour Guide Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included60 min

Cairo's day tours to Christian and Islamic Sights starts at 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo By Tour 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,

Admission not included30 min

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".

Admission not included30 min

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.

Admission not included30 min

Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara

Admission not included30 min

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.

Admission not included30 min

then 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.

Admission not included30 min

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

Admission not included60 min

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

60 min

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 there is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or the Islamic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be added in the middle of the booking process because it requires additional fees

Highlights

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

What's included

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
Not included
Personal Items
Tipping

Pickup Locations & Times

You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name

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Important 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

Reviews(5)

4.6
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