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Private Islamic & Coptic Cairo Day Trip from Alexandria Port
Cairo
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This enriching day trip from Alexandria Port immerses you in Cairo's rich religious heritage. Explore the historic Citadel of Saladin, home to the stunning Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque with its elegant alabaster courtyards and panoramic city views. Then descend into ancient Coptic Cairo to discover the legendary Hanging Church suspended over Roman gatehouses, the sacred Abu Serga Church marking where the Holy Family sought refuge, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue. Wander through narrow cobblestone lanes filled with religious history spanning millennia. With guaranteed on-time port return, this tour perfectly captures the spiritual tapestry of Islamic and Christian Cairo, showcasing magnifice...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
A representative from Your Egypt Tours will meet you at Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door and transfer you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, where your private Egyptologist guide will join you for a day exploring the city’s rich religious heritage.
Go for a visit to the Hanging Church, one of the most beautiful churches that were built in the 5th century. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, The church was built above one of the towers of the fort of Babylon. It has 110 beautiful icons and once was the seat of the Patriarch in the 14th century. Your guide will explain to you all about the church and its beautiful ceiling, screens of the altars, pulpit, and all of its basic components.
1 hour
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Coptic Cairo
After this impressive visit, move to the Cavern church or the church of St Sergius and Bacchus. Thousands of visitors come annually to this church to visit the cave where Jesus the baby and Virgin Mary were hiding for 3 months. They stayed there during the journey of escape in Egypt. Go downstairs and make your wishes in the same place where the baby used to sleep and the mother used to stay and pray. Upstairs, look at the water well from which the holy family drank.
1 hour
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Synagogue Ben Ezra
Ben Ezra temple is one among the other 11 synagogues in Egypt and is named after a merchant from Jerusalem called Ben Ezra. You will be given a full history of the synagogue and the history, customs, and traditions of the Jewish community in Egypt.
45 minutes
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Mosque of Muhammad Ali
The next stop will be to the citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster mosque. Drive to the old section of Cairo where you will pass by the highest mountain in Cairo. The fort of Saladin was built on a cliff of this mount for protecting the city against the Crusaders.
In 1830 Mohamed Ali, the king of Egypt ordered the building of the Alabaster Mosque inside the citadel. You will go inside the mosque to see its main components and learn about the Islamic pillars. Aside from its huge size and exquisite beauty, one of the beautiful elements of this mosque is that it has two identical slim minarets, top-covered with lead as the mosque domes and semi-domes. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the mosque, where you can see the Giza pyramids on clear days.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Another beautiful mosque is worth visiting, the mosque of Ibn Tulun(866-869) is well-preserved with a unique tower.
After your tour, you’ll be driven back in your private, air-conditioned vehicle and dropped off at Alexandria Port.
Private Islamic & Coptic Cairo Day Trip from Alexandria Port
Cairo
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This enriching day trip from Alexandria Port immerses you in Cairo's rich religious heritage. Explore the historic Citadel of Saladin, home to the stunning Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque with its elegant alabaster courtyards and panoramic city views. Then descend into ancient Coptic Cairo to discover the legendary Hanging Church suspended over Roman gatehouses, the sacred Abu Serga Church marking where the Holy Family sought refuge, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue. Wander through narrow cobblestone lanes filled with religious history spanning millennia. With guaranteed on-time port return, this tour perfectly captures the spiritual tapestry of Islamic and Christian Cairo, showcasing magnifice...
