Old Cairo with the hanging church, Coptic museum and mosques

Cairo, Egypt
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$84.00
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Russian, Dutch, Polish
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Discover The Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family and where the then Governor of Fustat, enraged by the breaking of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. The family took shelter in a cave above where, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. Also visit the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, with the Coptic Museum and the old Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue.After lunch break at a local restaurant, continue to the Islamic Cairo that was founded in 641 AD by the First Muslim leader Amr ibn Elas and visit his mosque. Afterwards, visit El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as 'Madrasa El Sultan Hassan' that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 AD. Lastly, visit the Al-Rifa’i Mosque, opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361 and that has the mausoleum of the Egypt Royal Family as well as last Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

  • there is a minimum of 2 adults per booking for the shared tour option.
  • Please indicate your pick-up location at checkout and confirm it with the local operator at least 24 hours before the tour. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking.
  • Please wear appropriate clothing during the visit to holy places and comfortable shoes.

Remember to bring:

  • hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, scarf, bottled water plus some cash for tipping and shopping
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What's included
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Entrance fees. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Tour guide. Insurance
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What's not included
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Food and drinks
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Highlights

Visit Old Cairo and learn why it's known as Christian Coptic Cairo. See a different side from Old Cairo at Islamic Cairo. Choose between a private or shared tour according to your needs. Admire different churches, synagogues and mosques

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Travco Group for Tourism
Meeting Point

Please indicate your hotel location at the checkout.