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COPTIC AND ISLAMIC CAIRO TOUR

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Duration

3 - 5 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

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Overview

In Egypt, there are many Islamic and Coptic monuments. These monuments date back to various eras established during the Islamic and Coptic periods in Egypt. This 8-hour day excursion to Cairo’s Coptic and Islamic areas will take you to some of Egypt’s most magnificent religious landmarks. Learn about Egypt’s history as your knowledgeable tour guide takes you on a tour of Cairo’s ancient city.

Egypt was the center of many cultures, such as the Islamic and Christian civilizations. Many mosques and churches were in this era.

You can See the religious locations that still exist for hundreds of years  On an eight hours tour that will make you see the essential places of Coptic and Islamic Cairo.

Itinerary

Islamic Cairo
Islamic Cairo

Start your day by visiting Old Cairo and see the beautiful mosques and churches there.

Amr Ibn- AlAs
Amr Ibn- AlAs

Visit Amr ibn al-As Mosque, one famous mosque, as it was the first mosque built in Egypt.

Ibn-Tulun Mosque
Ibn-Tulun Mosque

Our next stop is The Ibn Tulun mosques which Ahmad ibn Tulun built, one of The Abbasi governors of Egypt. The Mosque was constructed in 876 AD and completed in.

Coptic Cairo
Coptic Cairo

With its Roman architect, the Hanging Church will see the beautiful Hanging Church, one of the oldest Christian churches in Egypt. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; some people call it the Church of the Virgin Mary.

Monastery and Church of St. George
Monastery and Church of St. George

This church was erected in 1909 and is one of the few existing circular churches in the Middle East.

Abu Serga
Abu Serga

After escaping from King Herod's Israel, the Holy Family made their way here. The 12 Prophets are depicted on 24 marble columns.

Ben Ezra Synagogue
Ben Ezra Synagogue

In a garden, you will see one of the oldest buildings in Egypt. The Synagogue was damaged after 1967, but now it is completely renovated.

Coptic Museum
Coptic Museum

The wonderful Coptic Museum will be the last stop on your journey. The museum has almost 16,000 Coptic artefacts from Egypt's Coptic population.

Included/Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off service from the hotel.
  • All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
  • Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo.
  • Shopping tours in Cairo.
  • All taxes & service charges.
  • Tipping (if necessary) to other third parties (we offer our services without tipping)
  • Personal expenses

Durations

3- 5 hours

FAQs

Child policies
One month – 5 years 11 months: Free of Charge
Six years – 11 years 11 months: 50% of the tour price
12+ years: Total tour price as per adult person
This Tour is Kid-friendly
Currency Policy
If you want to pay in Euros or British pounds, you may do so.

It is important to note that the prices listed are all-inclusive per person.

To guarantee you get the best deal possible, prices are constantly updated.

No one will be able to change the pricing of your excursion after it has been booked.

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