Private Cairo Day Tour to Islamic, Christian and Jewish Heritage
Description
Discover the great religious heritage of Cairo through touring the holy churches of the Coptic area and the oldest synagogue in Cairo known as Ben Ezra. Have the pleasure of learning about the Jewish and Christian history of Egypt Visit the 9th century mosque of Ibn Tulun with its unique minaret and the impressive gigantic mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan. Enjoy discussing with your Egyptologist guide all about the basic pillars of Islam and its principles Then, enjoy some free time at Khan El Khalili, the biggest market in Cairo, and try a local drink at El Fishawy, the oldest coffee shop in Cairo
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After spending your time in Coptic Cairo, you will move to the mosques. Built between 1356 and 1363 by the Mamluk ruler Sultan Hassan, the Madrassa-Mosque of Sultan Hassan is located at the Citadel Square, which is considered the pyramid of Islamic structures. This fascinating place was used as a school, mosque, and mausoleum. Your Egyptologist will provide you with an introduction to the main elements of the mosque and basic Islamic principles.
The last part of the tour is the souk of khan El Khalili where you can have free time around the shops and cafes. Our tour guide will invite you to have a local drink in the oldest coffee shop in Cairo; EL Fishawy.
Upon meeting your Egyptologist guide, you will start your day tour with the Coptic area where you will visit the Roman fortress of Babylon. The fort was built in the 1st century A.D; the ruins of one of the towers still exist while a very impressive church was built on the walls of another known as the Hanging church. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, the Hanging church was built in a basilica style. Let your eyes and feelings absorb the beauty of the wooden roof that resembles the Ark of Noah, the icons, the altars, and the pulpit. Then carry on to Abu Serga or St Sergius church. It is also known as the cavern church as the holy family stayed in the cave underneath the church during the escape journey in Egypt, a short walk will lead you into Ben Ezra synagogue, the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo. There you will learn about the history and customs of the Jewish community in Egypt. The temple is famous for the Geniza: archives of valuable and rare documents.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Very in depth 7 hour exploration of Coptic Cairo with our private guide; she was extremely knowledgeable and explained religious history to us with aid of diagrams and drawings - made a lot of religious history easier to comprehend !
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your in-depth exploration of Coptic Cairo with Ms. Eman. It’s fantastic that your guide was able to bring the rich religious history to life with her knowledge and thoughtful explanations—visual aids can really make a difference! We’re so glad the experience was both insightful and enjoyable, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for more discoveries around Egypt.
