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Private Full Day Coptic and Islamic Cairo Tour
Cairo, Egypt
7 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
This full day 7-hour tour will give the guest the chance to enjoy the most attractive Coptic and Islamic monuments in Cairo and at the end you can visit Khan El-Khalili Bazaar . Small group tour with transportation by air-conditioned minivan .
What's Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional historian guide
- All taxes & governmental fees to get the permission for the tour
- Surcharges on fuel
- Private tour & Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included?
- Any extras , Food and drinks
- Tips for driver and guide.
- 5 USD per person for pickup from/to the new settlements
- entrance fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
7 hours
Meet & Assist at your hotel in Cairo, drive to visit the Coptic quarter including Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary & visit to the most old churches & Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to visit Ibn Tuloun Mosque which was completed in 879 AD on Mount Yashkur in a settlement named al-Qata'i by the founder of Egypt's Tulounid Dynasty at the period (868-905 AD). The mosque that he had built over a period of three years of mudbrick became the focal point of the Tulunid capital that lasted only 26 years. It was the third congregational mosque to be built in what is now greater Cairo, and at approximately 26,318 square meters in size. Next, continue to Al-Hussein area to visit Al-Azhar Mosque which is located in the center of an area teaming with the most beautiful Islamic monuments from the 10th century, Al-Azhar mosque established in 972 (361 H) in a porticoed style shortly after the founding of Cairo itself. It was originally designed by the Fatimid general Jawhar El-Sequili (Gawhara Qunqubay, Gawhar al-Sakkaly) and built on the orders of Caliph Muezz Li-Din Allah. In this area you have the opportunity to go shopping in the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar which is nearby, then finish off with transfer back to your hotel.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Pronto Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your booking is confirmed automatically, if booked 3 days or more prior to the tour. Otherwise the confirmation will be on request, subject to availability.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Light or Sport Shoes needed
Guide Options
- Guide - Arabic
- Guide - German
- Guide - English
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