Embark on a private tour through the religious heritage of Cairo. Explore iconic mosques and ancient churches, immersing yourself in the city’s rich history and cultural diversity.
Embark on a private tour through the religious heritage of Cairo. Explore iconic mosques and ancient churches, immersing yourself in the city’s rich history and cultural diversity.
- Coptic Cairo - Embark on a day tour of Cairo’s Christian and Islamic sites, starting at 8:00 am with a pickup from your hotel. Your guide will lead you on a full-day exploration of Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, a significant site visited by the Holy Family, where their spiritual presence is still profoundly felt.
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- Coptic Cairo - Embark on a day tour of Cairo’s Christian and Islamic sites, starting at 8:00 am with a pickup from your hotel. Your guide will lead you on a full-day exploration of Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, a significant site visited by the Holy Family, where their spiritual presence is still profoundly felt.
- Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The Hanging Church is named for its unique position above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress, a Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo). Its nave is suspended over a passage, and the church is accessed by twenty-nine steps, earning it the nickname “the Staircase Church” by early visitors to Cairo.
- Synagogue Ben Ezra - Here, you can explore and enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the historic Jewish synagogue, Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus - The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus (Coptic: ϯⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲁ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲛⲓ⳥ ⲥⲉⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲃⲁⲭⲟⲥ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲥⲡⲉⲗⲉⲱⲛ, The Church of Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus in The Cave) (Arabic: كنيسة القديسين سرجيوس و باخوس (أبو سرجة)), also known as Abu Serga, is one of the oldest Coptic Christian churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century.
- Al Rifai Mosque - Next, visit the renowned Al-Rifa’i Mosque, located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates back to around 1361. It was designed to complement the older structure architecturally.
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Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - Continue to one of Cairo’s largest mosques, the Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as
Madrasa El Sultan Hassan, founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D. This massive Mamluk-era mosque and madrassa is situated near The Citadel in Cairo. -
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As - Visit the mosque founded in 641 A.D by the first Muslim leader, Amr Ibn Elas. In Islamic Cairo, you can explore the
MasjidAmr Ibn Elas Mosque, built in 642 A.D by Amr Ibn Elas in the El FUSTAT area. - Cairo Citadel - Proceed to The Citadel of Cairo, where you can visit the renowned Mohamed Ali’s mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque.
- Khan Al-Khalili - Conclude your day tour with a visit to the Khan Khalili Bazaar. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food) (If Option Selected)
- Guide on site (If Option Selected)
- Entry Fees (If Option Selected)
- Bottle of water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food) (If Option Selected)
- Guide on site (If Option Selected)
- Entry Fees (If Option Selected)
- Bottle of water
- Tipping
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Personal Items
Undertake a personal exploration of Cairo’s varied religious history. Visit the historical sites that define Islamic and Christian Cairo, from renowned mosques to antiquated churches. Engage with the sacred importance of landmarks such as the Citadel of Saladin and the Hanging Church. This customized tour provides a distinctive understanding of Cairo’s…
Undertake a personal exploration of Cairo’s varied religious history. Visit the historical sites that define Islamic and Christian Cairo, from renowned mosques to antiquated churches. Engage with the sacred importance of landmarks such as the Citadel of Saladin and the Hanging Church. This customized tour provides a distinctive understanding of Cairo’s religious mosaic, displaying its abundant history and cultural plurality.
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.