Private Islamic and Christian Cairo Day Tour: Explore the Cultural Fusion of Cairo
4.6
203 Ratings
Abdeen
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural fusion of Islamic and Christian Cairo on this captivating day tour. Explore ancient mosques and charming churches, and discover the fascinating history and artistry behind these spiritual landmarks.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Coptic Cairo - Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, , the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga).[ Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic era, though most of the current buildings of the churches in Coptic Cairo were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop off
- Private transfers in air-conditioned latest model vehicles
What's Not Included
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
- Tour guide (optional)
Additional Information
Day Outing to Christian and Islamic Cairo - Experience the Cultural Melange
Enjoy a day of historical discovery and cultural immersion with our day outing to Christian and Islamic Cairo. This fascinating trip offers you the chance to appreciate Cairo’s Islamic heritage as well as its Christian elements. Stroll through ancient mosques and quaint churches, soaking in the serenity and sacredness that pervade these religious centres. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a captivating journey, describing the intriguing past and beauty behind these spiritual monuments. This tour goes beyond simple sightseeing, giving you the opportunity to truly experience the harmonious mix of Christian and Islamic cultures that characterise Cairo.
Location
مكتب الفرسان لتجارة الملابس
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(203 Ratings)
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Patrickj634
Apr 24, 2024
Strongly recommend, great tour - Very interesting and enjoyable day out, our tour guide Sayed Mahmoud was very knowledgeable and accommodating, made the day a lot better.
Would strongly recommend the tour!
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Janine_j
Mar 26, 2024
Good value. - Very enjoyable tour. Good guide. Saw everything promised in the tour description. Enjoyed the shopping experience he provided. Reasonably priced.
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Wendyg
Mar 15, 2024
Great overview of Cairo’s religious monuments and history - We loved the personalised touch of this experience, with Fatima being a most knowledgeable and friendly guide and with a safe driver and car. The tour was at a good pace where we did not feel rushed nor did it go too slow. Lunch was good. The only down side was as it was Ramadan we needed to start earlier and finish earlier meaning we did the bazaar first when it was just opening, a great contrast but not so good for purchasing. Overall a thoroughly great day.
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Michael_k
Mar 11, 2024
Amazing and educational. - Our tour was excellent and well organized from the driver to our tour guide. We had a awesome day visiting Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo and then enjoyed a wonderful lunch.
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Elaine_k
Feb 16, 2024
Tarek was an excellent... - Tarek was an excellent guide, adapting the tour to our requirements. Very understanding of our needs and gave us as much time in each place so we didn't feel rushed. We would recommend Tarek to anyone wishing to do this tour.
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Leanne_c
Jan 15, 2024
Great cappuccino on a cold morning - Ahmed was our driver and he dropped us to each site as close as he could get which was a great achievement given the heavy traffic on this day. He was very kind & helpful to us and we communicated by whatsap for pickup We hadn’t requested a guide and we enjoyed our day very much
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Anna_y
Jan 13, 2024
Very comprehensive tour.... - Very comprehensive tour. Guide is very good. Lunch is OK. Very relaxed because it was Friday, a holiday. No pressure since it was a private tour.
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Richard_g
Jan 9, 2024
Must see tour !! - Numar is a lovely accommodating guide who shared a lovely informative day with us in Coptic Cairo. So many churches of all faiths to see. Amazing architecture !!
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David_b
Jan 4, 2024
Tour of Coptic Cairo - What a wonderful day we had with our knowledgeable, friendly tour guide Wagih and terrific driver Ahmed Mohamed! We had customized this tour and were not disappointed. Visiting the Coptic churches and the Museum were highlights, but Wagih’s kindness made us feel so welcomed to Egypt!
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Paula_w
Jan 6, 2024
Private tour with driver and guide - We came a day early for a Viking cruise and decided to book a private tour for the Coptic area. It was nice to have a driver plus a tour guy. The drive Ghandi would drop us off while Sayed took us on the tour. Having hotel pick up and drop off is a must if u are touring the city for the first time. Don’t expect an Egyptologist but still very informative. Do make sure you go the to the Cave church where the holy family stayed for 3 months while Jesus was a baby. Sayed was a good guide.
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