Private Tour to Coptic and Islamic Cairo
Description
A full day Cairo tour to visit Islamic and Coptic Cairo where the Holy family passed by during the time they fled from the Roman emperor. The area is a pilgrimage for Christians around the world with its many churches, the Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius, Church of Saint Barbra and Ben Ezra Syngogue. The tour will then take you to Islamic Cairo to see the variety of mosques that covers different periods of Cairo's Islamic era. The visit include visit to Amr Ibn El Aas mosque, Mosque and Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, Al Rifaei Mosque and Citadel of Salah El din.
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Each of the main churches in the area has its unique architectural beauty like the Hanging Church that was built above the Babliion, Church of St. Sergius which includes the cave where the holy family fled to from the Massacre of the Roman empire, the church of St. George and the Church of St. Barbara
The Ben Ezra Synagogue, sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, is situated in Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found
First mosque to be built in Egypt and Africa
tomb for Egyptian Royals with magnificient architectures
The Saladin Citadel of Cairo is a medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo, Egypt. The location, on Mokattam hill near the center of Cairo, was once famous for its fresh breeze and grand views of the city
The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive mosque and madrassa located in the Old city of Cairo, it was built during the Mamluk Islamic era in Egypt.
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Centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Reviews(28)
All 3 tours were great with Tarak. We went at our own pace and focused on things we were most interested in. Tarak spoke good English and always stopped to answer questions. Sites chosen were wonderful.
Our introduction to Cairo was visiting three separate sites. The citadel which is a historical mosque and religious site was the best way to introduce us to Cairo. Our guide knew all the details and how to navigate to see the most important parts of the site. We then went to the. coptic and Christian churches which were inspiring, and the guide was able to relate them to our own beliefs. He also gave the historical aspect of them. Our visit to the bizarre introduced us to some of Egypt’s every day products. Very colorful, exciting and authentic.
Fantastic tour experience. Jazem was a knowledgeable guide who provided details with historical context that was fascinating
Our guide Hazem (and our driver Anwar) made us feel very welcome in his country and city. His energy, laughter and stories made the visits to a beautiful mosque, ancient church and lovely bazaar a great start to our trip to Egypt. He made us taste lots of local dishes and delicacies which made it even more memorable and personal. We loved our first day in Caïro. Hazem, thank you for a lovely day!
This trip was amazing. We managed to see the beautiful architectural of ancient buildings as well as the vibrant colours of Egyptian daily culture and food! We love the trip! As a guide, Hazeem did an excellent job and was exceptional in ensuring that the my family enjoy the experience. He is a guide that represent Egypt’s hospitality to its visitors at the highest level. Down to earth and full of charisma. Look for him if you would like to explore Egypt.
We had an incredible tour of Coptic Cairo, Hosni, our guide, was incredible in the depth of his knowledge and engaging delivery. All communication before and after was very efficient and professional. Very good price for a private high quality tour.
My daughter and I had a wonderful time touring Coptic and Islamic Cairo. We visited the historic churches and mosques of Cairo, as well as the Citadel, a fortification built by Saladin in the 1100s. Highlights included the Muhammad Ali Mosque (made of alabaster) and St. Simon Church (in a cave beneath a mountain). Also included were churches along the path taken by the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. Truly historic! Our tour was much enhanced by our guide, Zizou, whose knowledge of Islamic, Christian and Ancient Egypt history is truly impressive. Zizou is a friendly and accommodating guide who aims to please. He encouraged questions and readily offered to take pictures, pointing out the best locations. It was our good luck to have him as our guide.
Thoroughly recommend this tour, we covered a lot of ground, however was very well paced throughout the day. My guide had exceptional knowledge and was able to share with me. Our driver was amazing, very professional throughout the day. Sincerely recommend
We booked our tour of Coptic and Islamic Cairo with Deluxe Tours through Viator and can't begin to express how satisfied we are. We are full-time travelers from the USA that run thepresentperspective.com - a successful family travel blog. On our recent trip to Egypt, we decided to book a private tour of Coptic and Islamic Cairo to learn about the modern religions that fill the biggest city in the Arab World. We weren't sure of what to expect from the tour, but we were very excited nonetheless. Our guide, Henry, was one of the best tour guides we've ever had. This makes sense, as he has actually been internationally recognized as one of the best Egypt tour guides that there is! He was incredibly kind and patient, as we brought our toddler along on the tour. He carried our son, slowed down the pace of the tour to accommodate us, and was incredibly knowledgeable. We are devout Catholic, and our faith led us to want to learn about the Coptic traditions in Cairo. Henry was the perfect guide, and his knowledge knows no bounds. Literally everywhere we went, people recognized him and greeted him. We later found out that it is because HE IS LITERALLY THE TEACHER OF COPTIC CAIRO TOUR GUIDES. So while you could book a tour with someone else, Henry is the wealth of wisdom that will have taught them. We had such a great time on our tour, and we highly recommend Deluxe for your trip to Egypt. You will have an amazing time, and it will be worth every penny. If we had more time in Cairo, we'd book more tours with Deluxe to visit other iconic places like the pyamids, Saqqara, and the Egyptian Museum. These guys are the real deal.
Great tour guide, well educated and knowledgeable. He really looked after us and connected well with our son. Thoroughly impressed.
