Full Day Private Tour to visit Old Coptic Cairo & Islamic Cairo | 7 hours

24 Reviews | Cairo
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Full Day Private Tour to visit Old Coptic Cairo & Islamic Cairo
2 Adults x $96.00
$192.00
Approx Total
$192.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Arabic, German, English, Italian, French
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Overview

Your professional guide will take you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start a private visit to Coptic and Islamic Cairo. Enjoy your visit to the ancient Cairo through viewing the Hanging Church dating back to the third century. You will watch also Ben Ezra Synagogue which is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, dating back to the 9th century AD. The Church of Abu Serga which is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, This church is very famous for having been constructed upon the crypt where the Holy Family hid for three weeks during their sojourn in Egypt. Then visit the Castle of Salah al-Din that was built by him on the hills of Moqattam in 1183 AD. At the same place, you will have the chance to see the Alabaster mosque of Mohammed Ali Basha, which is built inside the castle, and it is considered the most important mosque in Cairo. Finally upon finishing your visit to the landmarks of Coptic and Islamic Cairo, we will drop you off to your hotel.

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Itinerary

  • Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

    Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress. The church is of significant historical importance, and in fact, it is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected

    30 minutes

  • Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

    The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church". The land surface has risen by some six meters since the Roman period, so the Roman tower is mostly buried below ground, reducing the visual impact of the church's elevated position

    15 minutes

  • Synagogue Ben Ezra

    The synagogues have included a geniza, or repository for abandoned or outdated documents containing the name of God, since Jewish teaching is that such papers had to be stored with reverence, and then eventually buried in a cemetery. The 11th-century building incorporated an unusually large geniza, "two stories high, more silo than attic – with a rooftop opening accessible from above

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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Reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 23 reviews with 5 stars

Hager: Knowledgeable Coptic Quarter guide

Published on Feb, 2025

So glad our guide Hager was with us. She put all the history into context with what we were seeing. Highly recommend having a guide as you would otherwise not understand what you were seeing.

Great guided Excursion in Cairo

Published on Feb, 2025

Everything about the tour was great. Starting with timely pickup from our hotel and the visit to the sights. We were comfortable and felt safe and loved the commentary.

Experience the rich tapestry of the Egyptian Civilization through Mario's eyes.

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour to the Coptic Quarter and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, led by Mario Nagy, was a wonderful experience and a great deal for the money. He was knowledgable, approachable and friendly. We were driven by Kyro, who, when I asked him to stop by a pharmacy for cough drops, did so and even paid for them. He wouldn't let me pay him back. About a half hour after we arrived back at our hotel, we got a call from Kyro stating that he had overpaid them by $50 and brought it back to us! We were very touched at his honesty. We used Twitter Egypt Travel for our VIP Meet and Greet and this tour. Highly recommend them, Mario and Kyro!

Fund & Informative

Published on May, 2024

Spent the day with Mario visiting Coptic Cairo and new Grand Egyptian Museum. A fun and engaging guide with a deep knowledge of Egyptian history.

Fun & Informative

Published on May, 2024

Day trip with Mario exploring Coptic Cairo and Grand Egyptian Museum. Our guide had an intimate knowledge of Egyptian history and was able to enrich the experience. A very fund day with a wonderful guide.

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