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Walking tour Hanging church and the civilization museum
Cairo, Egypt
From 5 hours to 6 hours
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What You Will Do
At this tour you are going to discover the old part from the city , you will back by the history about 1800 years ago.
you will meet your guide at Down Town Cairo , or Metro station then you will start to Explore the ancient part from the city.
Old Cairo is a relatively small area but it is rich with history. Also known as Coptic Cairo, and Masr al-Qadima to the locals, it has been inhabited since the 6th century BC. It has been a Roman fort protecting trade routes, a Christian city from around the 5th century AD, a Muslim army camp from 641 AD, then Egypt's capital city until yet another conquest in the 10th century.
The main interest these days is in its role as Coptic Cairo. The narrow cobbled streets contain the Religious Compound, full of churches including the Hanging Church, the oldest synagogue in Egypt, the remains of the Roman fortress, and the Coptic Museum. Just northeast is the site of ancient Fustat which contains the oldest mosque, Amr Ibn al-Aas
you will meet your guide at Down Town Cairo , or Metro station then you will start to Explore the ancient part from the city.
Old Cairo is a relatively small area but it is rich with history. Also known as Coptic Cairo, and Masr al-Qadima to the locals, it has been inhabited since the 6th century BC. It has been a Roman fort protecting trade routes, a Christian city from around the 5th century AD, a Muslim army camp from 641 AD, then Egypt's capital city until yet another conquest in the 10th century.
The main interest these days is in its role as Coptic Cairo. The narrow cobbled streets contain the Religious Compound, full of churches including the Hanging Church, the oldest synagogue in Egypt, the remains of the Roman fortress, and the Coptic Museum. Just northeast is the site of ancient Fustat which contains the oldest mosque, Amr Ibn al-Aas
What's Included?
- Professional guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Professional photographer guide
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
we will meet in down town or metro station
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El-Tahrir Square
3 hours
we will start from down town by using metro or public transportations to old Cairo, then we will start our tour
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Amon Ra Toura.
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.
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is formal ( we may go to holly places , for ladies please wear long dress and cover your hair
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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