Cairo Layover Tour: Explore Islamic & Coptic Heritage Sites
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Embark on a captivating layover tour in Cairo, exploring the rich Islamic and Coptic heritage sites. Discover ancient mosques, Coptic churches, and immerse yourself in centuries of history.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Coptic Cairo - Begin your day tour of Cairo’s Christian and Islamic sites at 8:00 am with a hotel pickup. Your guide will take you to Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, a significant location visited by the Holy Family, where their spiritual presence is still strongly felt.

  • Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - Named for its position above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress in Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church’s nave is suspended over a passage. It is accessed by twenty-nine steps, earning it the nickname “the Staircase Church” from early travelers.

  • Synagogue Ben Ezra - Here, you can visit and enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the old Jewish synagogue, Ben Ezra Synagogue.

  • Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus - Also known as Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara.

  • Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Next, visit one of Cairo’s largest mosques, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as Madrasa El Sultan Hassan, founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D. This massive Mamluk-era mosque and madrassa is located near The Citadel in Cairo.

  • Al Rifai Mosque - Then, visit the famous Al-Rifa’i Mosque, situated opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan. This structure, dating from around 1361, was designed to complement the older mosque.

  • Cairo Citadel - Explore The Citadel of Cairo, where you can see the renowned Mohamed Ali’s mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque.

  • Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As - Visit the mosque founded in 641 A.D. by the first Muslim leader, Amr Ibn Elas. Located in Islamic Cairo, you can enter the Amr Ibn Elas Mosque, built in 642 A.D. in the El Fustat area.

  • Khan Al-Khalili - Conclude your day tour with a visit to the Khan Khalili Bazaar. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. There is an option to visit the Coptic Museum, the Islamic Museum, or take a Felucca boat ride on the Nile for an additional fee, which can be arranged during the booking process.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Bottle Water
What's Not Included
  • Guide (Optional)
  • Entry Fees (Optional)
  • Lunch (Optional)
  • Personal Items
Additional Information

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

Location
90 Avenue
South El-Teseen Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Samyg3
Oct 29, 2019
Great Tour - My family and I (4 people) get a private tour in Spanish around Cairo, our guide Abd El Badeea take us and explained us the history of every place, and even give us snacks and lunch in the tour We really have a nice time exploring around Cairo
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