Coptic and Islamic Cairo Exploration: Historical Churches, Mosques, and Ancient Monuments
Tiran Island
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Coptic Cairo - visit the hanging church which was the residence or main chair of the Egyptian Coptic Pope, then visit Babylon and its fortress walls and towers, followed by St. George monastery and the shelter of the holy family where they stayed inside a cave underground for 2 months.

also visit The Ben Ezra Synagogue which was owned by a Jewish family in Egypt

  • Islamic Cairo - visit Amr ibn Al-as mosque, the oldest mosque in all of Africa which was founded by the Arab commander Amr ibn Al-as in 641 AD. Stop for some lunch and then go visit Islamic Cairo sites like Alazhar mosque, Almo’z street, and Alhakem mosque.
  • Khan Al-Khalili - Walk around for visiting & shopping in the old market of El-khalili with its many handcrafted souvenirs.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • National Park fees 5$ per person
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
Additional Information

In this fantastic tour you will visit Coptic Cairo and Islamic \n\nCairo include many sightseeing because Egypt has the oldest churches and mosques in the whole Africa like the hanging church and Amr Ibn Al’s mosque..\n\nAfter your morning pick-up you from the hotel you will start the tour by visiting the hanging church which was the residence or main chair of the Egyptian coptic Pope, then visit Babylon and its fortress walls and towers, followed by St. George monastery and the shelter of the holy family where they stayed inside a cave underground for 2 months.\n\nYou can also visit The Ben Ezra Synagogue which was owned by a Jewish family in Egypt.\n\nNext, visit Amr ibn Al-as mosque, the oldest mosque in all of Africa which was founded by the Arab commander Amr ibn Al-as in 641 AD. Stop for some lunch and then go visit Islamic Cairo sites like Alazhar mosque, Almo’z street, and Alhakem mosque.\n\nFinally, enjoy shopping in the old market of El-khalili with its many handcrafted souvenirs.

Location
Tiran Island
Cancellation Policy

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

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