Old Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour: Explore Churches, Mosques and Their Rich Histories
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3 Ratings
Cairo

Join us while we take you to the different churches and mosques while learning about the history of each places.
You will enjoy looking at the unique designs of each churches and mosques.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي - Start your tour visiting the Citadel of Salah El Din which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders.
  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali - After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.
  • Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church - Next, after a visit to the Monastery and Church of St George, an early 20th-century church that is the only round church in Egypt, call at Abu Serga, a 5th-century Coptic Church. View the 24 interior columns and 12th-century icons on the walls, and learn how the church stands where the holy family is thought to have stayed during their flight into Egypt from Israel King Herod.
  • Synagogue Ben Ezra - Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, once a Christian church, before finishing your tour at the Coptic Museum, located in one of Coptic Cairo oldest areas. See some of the 16,000 ancient artifacts on display, including precious icons and books that illustrate the history of Egypt Coptic community.

At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

  • Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - Stop to see the Hanging Church, aka St Virgin Mary Church. Built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history.
What's Included
  • Expert tour guide
  • All Service charges & taxes
  • All transportation by air-conditioned van
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Any extras
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Location
Cairo
Cancellation Policy

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

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Roman_r
Apr 2, 2024
Discovery of the religious history of Cairo - Paula our guide picked us up at the hotel lobby. After that we started a perfect tour through the old and historical churches and mosques in Cairo. First we visited the Muhammad Ali Mosque, where we had a nice introduction into the history. Then we continued to the Greek Orthodox and Coptic Church and the Ezra Synagogue in the old town of Cairo. The trip was very interesting and Paula explained a lot, especially how the Churches we founded and how the different religions work together. A different view. We truly recommend this tour to anybody, who's interested learning more about the lively past.
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Maddmhol
Oct 25, 2019
Cairo food tour - We booked a food tour in Cairo and were so blessed to be guided by the incredible Ayoub and our driver Hussein. The day was amazing, we started by having the most mouth watering Egyptian food, followed by a nice walk and finding more local drinks/sweets and foods. We were so lucky to experience the tour ran by Ayoub, he is a true asset to the company and just an all round amazing person. We are so thankful for both Ayoub and Hussein.
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Justsmile27
Oct 19, 2019
Old Islamic and Coptic Cairo - This was the second tour I’d taken with this company, and my guide Michu was excellent again. Friendly and very knowledgable, he was able to answer any questions, and I had lots! The architecture in this part of Cairo is stunning, well-worth seeing. Interesting too to hear about the early origins of three different religions in the city. As I found on my previous tour, being a lone, female traveller was not a problem, and I felt completely safe, almost as if I was wandering around with a friend! Highly recommended!!
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