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Full-Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo
Cairo
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Explore Coptic and Islamic Cairo with ease on this private tour, free from the hassles of transportation and navigation. Forget about cabs, maps, and mobile apps, and focus on the sights, including Abu Serga, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Cairo’s main mosques. Enhance your experience by upgrading to include an Egyptologist guide, and entry fees. Enjoy a seamless and enriching journey through Cairo's rich religious and cultural heritage.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Qualified licensed driver.
Expert tour guide.
Bottle of Water During the Tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tipping
Entrance fees
Full-Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo
Cairo
About
Explore Coptic and Islamic Cairo with ease on this private tour, free from the hassles of transportation and navigation. Forget about cabs, maps, and mobile apps, and focus on the sights, including Abu Serga, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Cairo’s main mosques. Enhance your experience by upgrading to include an Egyptologist guide, and entry fees. Enjoy a seamless and enriching journey through Cairo's rich religious and cultural heritage.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Hindi & 51 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Qualified licensed driver.
Expert tour guide.
Bottle of Water During the Tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tipping
Entrance fees
Itinerary
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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of Christian and Islamic sights. Visit Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church. It is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, with a history dating back to the third century. This church is a significant site for the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
1 hour
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Synagogue Ben Ezra
Explore the Ben Ezra Synagogue, also known as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines. According to local folklore, it is situated on the site where baby Moses was found.
30 minutes
3
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
Visit the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, also known as Abu Serga, in Coptic Cairo. This church, dating back to the 4th century, is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt.
30 minutes
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Al-Rifa'i Mosque
See the Al-Rifa'i Mosque located in Midan al-Qal'a, adjacent to the Cairo Citadel. It is also the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family and stands opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan.
30 minutes
5
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Visit the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, a monumental mosque and madrasa built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period. It is a significant historical and architectural site in Cairo.
30 minutes
6
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Explore the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Located in the Citadel of Cairo, it was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
30 minutes
7
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As
Discover the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As, a significant landmark that dates back to the 7th century. This mosque embodies Islamic heritage with its intricate architectural features and rich history.
30 minutes
8
Khan Al-Khalili
Conclude your tour at Khan Khalili Bazaar, a renowned marketplace in Cairo's bustling heart. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural heritage, and unique treasures such as handmade carpets, traditional jewelry, authentic spices, and exquisite ceramics. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
