• Coptic Cairo - Begin your day tour of Cairo’s Christian and Islamic sites at 8:00 am with a hotel pickup by your tour guide. Your full-day tour starts with a visit to Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, one of the most significant places visited by the Holy Family, where their spiritual presence is still strongly felt.

• Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress, a Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo). Its nave is suspended over a passage, and the church is accessed by twenty-nine steps, earning it the nickname “the Staircase Church” from early travelers to Cairo.

• 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.

• Al Rifai Mosque - Next, visit the renowned Al-Rifa’i Mosque, located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan. This mosque, dating back to around 1361, was designed to complement the older structure.

• Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Continue to one of Cairo’s largest and most significant 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 situated near the Citadel in Cairo.

• Cairo Citadel - Visit the Citadel of Cairo, where you can see the famous Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque.

• Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As - Then, visit the mosque founded in 641 A.D. by the first Muslim leader, Amr Ibn Elas. In Islamic Cairo, you can explore the Amr Ibn Elas Mosque, built in 642 A.D. by the Muslim leader at 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, which can be added during the booking process for an additional fee.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• All transfers by private A/C vehicles
• Complimentary bottled water

• Tipping
• Personal Items
• Entry Fees (Optional)
• Tour Guide (Optional)
• Lunch (Optional)

Uncover the Deep-Rooted Heritage of Christian and Islamic Cairo
Embark on a day trip to Christian and Islamic Cairo to delve into the captivating past and lively culture of Egypt. Experience a mosaic of elaborate architecture, rich customs, and the enduring spirituality that characterizes both Christian and Islamic Cairo. Be enchanted by the elegance of ornate mosques, tranquil churches, and the impressive Coptic Cairo, each standing as a monument to Egypt’s fusion of faiths and cultures. From the grandiloquence of the Hanging Church to the beauty of the Sultan Hassan Mosque, your historical voyage guarantees a remarkable experience.

• Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

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