Explore Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo within a day trip to see Saint George Church, the Hanging Church, Salah El Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque and other sightseeing.
Our guide will pick you up and begin your tour in Islamic Cairo – your first visit will be at the Citadel of Salah El Din with a visit to the Mohammed Ali Mosque (the alabaster mosque). The Citadel that was built by Salah El Din in the 12th Century and was the seat of power for the following 700 years. On the premises is the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, one of the landmarks of Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of the city. Mohammed Ali mosque one of the oldest mosques in Egypt. You will be served your lunch. Then move on to Khan El Khalil Bazaars the oldest market in the Middle East. Afterwards you will visit Coptic Cairo home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world and retrace the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. We will visit the Hanging Church “El Muallaqa”; built on the outer wall you will see the Greek Church of St.George. Followed by a visit to the Church of St. Sergius, a perfect example of Coptic churches and monasteries. It was found at the end of the 4th century and it stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the holy family during their flight from Egypt. Towards the last visit of the day to the St. Barbara’s Church that was built between the 4th and 5th centuries. It has preserved ruins of Saint John. At the end of your tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Hotel pickup & drop off service.
All transfers a private A/C vehicle.
English speaking Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all above mentioned sites.
Fresh mineral water on board your vehicle.
All Service charges and taxes
Single: $ 120
Double: $ 85
Triple: $ 75
105 Al Amal – 94 Buildings of Deglaa Maadi – Cairo
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