Islamic and coptic Cairo

Price

80$

Duration

Day 1(6 hours)

Tour type

Private

Destinations

Cairo

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Overview

Marvel at the most important cultural and historical sites in Islamic and Coptic(christian) Cairo on a full-day tour. Walk past the impressive sultan hassan &Al-Rifa’i splendid mosques, the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu-Sergah, Ben Ezra Synagogue and more.

high lights:

  • the Hanging Church.
  • the Church of Abu-Sergah.
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue(if it's open).
  • coptic museum(optional with no extra fees).
  • lunch.
  • sultan hassan &Al-Rifa’i Mosques.
  • ibn tulun mosque.
  • Gayer Anderson Museum.

Itinerary

Day 1

Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza on time. Drive to Old Cairo that is also known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family; where the spiritual impact of their presence is still felt. The first stop will be the Hanging Church, named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, which is one of the oldest churches in the world.

Then you will get inside the Synagogue of Ben Ezra(if it's open), where you will know more about the birth of Moses and Hebrew Culture and tradition.

Enter the Church of Abu Sergah (St. Sergious), the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. Also there you will have a chance to visit St. Barbara Church.

make astop to Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.

Then, we continue our day tour to Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 A.D by the First Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas. Over there in Islamic Cairo you will be able to visit and enter some of the mosques such as; sultan hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo.

Then followed by another big famous Mosque Which is Al-Rifa’i Mosque The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure.

then visit Ibn Tulun mosque which regarded the second oldest mosque in egypt and the oldest intact mosque in egypt.it is arare example which preserved of the art.

then u finish the tour by visiting Gayer Anderson Museum.Immerse yourself into the atmosphere of historic Islamic houses in a special virtual tour of Gayer-Anderson Museum, one of the most famous and richest of Egypt’s historic museums.
Take the tour, and discover how the people of this period lived, Salamlek (men’s quarters) and Haramlek (women’s quarters), and enjoy the rare artwork that Gayer-Anderson collected from around the world.
Listen to one of the many Legends of al-Kritliyya, the legend of the Benevolent Serpent, which is forms a part of Egyptian folkloric heritage from this period.
Because of its fascinating artistic and architectural value, Gayer-Anderson Museum was used as a filming location in many Egyptian and foreign films, as you will see when you’re on your virtual tour.

Finally you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

 

 

 

Inclusions

  • Pickup service from your Hotel by a private A/C. vehicle and return.
  • Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
  • Bottle of water during the tour.
  • All services and charges.

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
  • Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping to the guide and driver.

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Price

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip.

Single2-15 Person
120 $ 80 $

Children Policy:

  • 0 - < 6 Free of Charge.
  • 6 - < 12 pay 50% of the tour price.
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

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