What You Will Do
Take a Layover Trip to Islamic and Coptic Cairo like no other. This expertly guided tour is designed to offer you a mesmerizing encounter with Cairo's Islamic and Coptic marvels. Stroll through the bustling neighborhoods showcasing a fusion of Islamic and Coptic traditions. Visit iconic landmarks, experience the architectural grandeur of ancient mosques and Coptic churches, and immerse yourself in millenniums of history. This layover trip is a journey of discovery, offering illuminating insights into Cairo's legendary past.
There is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or the Islamic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be added in the middle of the booking process because it requires additional fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Coptic Cairo
1 hour
Cairo's day tours to Christian and Islamic Sights starts at 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo By guide to Start your full day tour visiting Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still,
2
Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
30 minutes
The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church".
3
Synagogue Ben Ezra
30 minutes
There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.
4
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
30 minutes
Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara
5
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
30 minutes
hen followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo.
6
Al Rifai Mosque
30 minutes
Then followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure.
7
Cairo Citadel
1 hour
visit The Citadel of Cairo where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which is Mohamed Ali`s mosque that known as the Alabaster Mosque
8
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As
30 minutes
then visit hat was founded in 641 A.D By the First Muslam leader Amr Ibn Elas Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to Visit and Enter the Following Mosques `Masjid` Amr Ibn Elas Mosque that was built in 642 A.D By the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas at El FUSTAT area
9
Khan Al-Khalili
1 hour
Then End your day tour with a visit to Khan Khalili Bazaar
At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel
there is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or the Islamic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be added in the middle of the booking process because it requires additional fees
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