Why choose this tour ?
Discover the holy sites of two ancient religions with a full-day tour of Cairo’s Coptic and Islamic landmarks. See the hanging church in the heart of old Cairo, and enter the crypt at Abu Serga, built on the legendary spot that sheltered the holy family. Visit a thousand-year old Greek Orthodox church before enjoying an Egyptian lunch, then spend the afternoon discovering Cairo’s Islamic traditions. Walk the palisades of Egypt’s oldest mosque, and pass the walls of the medieval Cairo Citadel to enter the exquisite alabaster mosque.
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What makes Cultural Experience to Discover Coptic and Islamic Cairo a unique experience ?
The guide will pick you up from your hotel. Move by an air-conditioned car to start your tour by visiting the old Coptic Cairo. This colorful quarter is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the worlds oldest Christian denominations. Stop to see the Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history. Next, you will have your lunch in a good quality restaurant with set menu of grill chicken/kebab and kofta. Next, after a visit to the Monastery and Church of St George, an early 20th-century church that is the only round church in Egypt, call at Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, and learn how the church stands where the holy family is thought to have stayed during their flight into Egypt from Israel King Herod. Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Then you will see the emblem of Cairo is the mosque of Mohamed Ali Psha.
You will finish your day at the market of Khan El-Khalili where you can have a free time to explore the shop and the other mosques.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cultural Experience to Discover Coptic and Islamic Cairo Inclusions:
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Lunch (Egyptian food)
- Bottled water on board
- Entrance fees to the sities
- All taxes and service charge
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Travel Door Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
See the Citadel of Cairo Enjoy the flexibility and personal experience of a private guide Lunch, entrance fees and transport included Full-day tour of Coptic and Islamic sites in Cairo Visit ancient churches and mosques
