The Iconic Islamic sites & Coptic Cairo Old churches & Synagogue Full-day tour

This tour will provide you with a complete picture of the country's history and culture through the different sites from the mediavle era, as you will see different scenes of the Egyptian identity through its Coptic and Islamic old sites.

You will visit Saladin Citadel, constructed in 1172 AD that houses the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali which was built in 1823 AD. Afterwards, tour Old Cairo, the site of a city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches, a Synagogue, and a Roman fort, end your day by exploring the exotic Souqs of Cairo (Khan El Khalili Bazaar).  

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Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt

You will proceed to the medieval part of Cairo to visit some of the oldest churches in the history of Christianity, including the hanging church that was dedicated to the holy Virgin Mary, and St. Sergius church, that houses the crept believed to be used by the Holy family hiding from the Romans. In the same area, you will also see the Jewish Synagogue.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Salah El Din Al Ayouby Citadel, خليفة، Al Abageyah, Qesm Al Khalifah، Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Visit the Islamic icon of Egypt; Saladin Citadel, constructed in 1172 AD together with the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, built in 1823 AD.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah, El-Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali which was built in 1823 AD.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Maydan Salah al-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Visit the largest monumental mosque in Cairo and wonder the amazing design of Sultan Hassan Mosque that was constructed in the 14th century AD

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Al-Rifa'i Mosque, El-Refaey, El-Darb El-Ahmar, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Visit the twin but not identical mosque of Al-Rifaie Mosque, just opposite to Sultan Hassan Mosque and get to know how the architectural design of old mosques changed over the years.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Masjid Al Hakim, 154 Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Walk through the historical Al Moez street that houses the largest collection of Islamic monuments in the world and see the old houses, streets, and gates of Cairo.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt

Explore the largest market in the middle east and see how locals bargain for their deals.

Duration: 1 hour