Private Islamic & Coptic Cairo Day Trip from Alexandria Port
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Private Islamic & Coptic Cairo Day Trip from Alexandria Port
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Private Islamic & Coptic Cairo Day Trip from Alexandria Port
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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 magnificent architecture and sacred sites that have drawn pilgrims for centuries.
Itinerary
Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedA 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.Coptic Cairo
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter 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.Synagogue Ben Ezra
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedBen 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.Mosque of Muhammad Ali
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe 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.Mosque of Ibn Tulun
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAnother 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.
What's included
INCLUDED
Professional guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
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Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Location
Address
Shar'a Mari Girgis St., Cairo, Egypt 4244001
Provider
Your Egypt Tours
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