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Old Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour

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Old Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour

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Highlights

Join us while we take you to the different churches and mosques while learning about the history of each places.
You will enjoy looking at the unique designs of each churches and mosques.

Itinerary

  • قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Start your tour visiting the Citadel of Salah El Din which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders.
  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.
  • Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Synagogue Ben Ezra

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, once a Christian church, before finishing your tour at the Coptic Museum, located in one of Coptic Cairo oldest areas. See some of the 16,000 ancient artifacts on display, including precious icons and books that illustrate the history of Egypt Coptic community. At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
  • Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.

What's included

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Expert tour guide(If option selected)
All Service charges & taxes
All transportation by air-conditioned van(If option selected)

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

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