Coptic Christian Cairo, Islamic Cairo Mosque and Old Market with lunch, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Visit Cairo’s essential historic destinations on a full-day tour with an experienced guide.explore the Coptic and Jewish landmarks of old Cairo, from the crypt below Abu Serga to the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Finish your tour in Cairo’s vibrant present, islamic cairo for browsing the bright displays of handicrafts, perfumes and souvenirs at Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Visit Cairo’s essential historic destinations on a full-day tour with an experienced guide.explore the Coptic and Jewish landmarks of old Cairo, from the crypt below Abu Serga to the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Finish your tour in Cairo’s vibrant present, islamic cairo for browsing the bright displays of handicrafts, perfumes and souvenirs at Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
our guide will pick up from your hotel by private vehicle to do Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga).[1] Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic era, though most of the current buildings of the churches in Coptic Cairo were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Islamic Cairo, Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
then visit Salah El Din Citadel which was constructed by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to protect Cairo from the danger of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq a Ottoman architecture man who came specially from Istanbuland built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.it is same design but smaller like blue mosque of Sultan Ahmed
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khan el-Khalili, El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليلي) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
