Includes/Excludes
Included
- Transfers in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private sightseeing tours with all entrance fees included.
- Private multilingual Egyptologist guide (please specify your preferred language when booking).
- Lunch at a quality local restaurant.
- All taxes and service charges covered.
Excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- TIPPING
Overview
Experience a fascinating journey through Cairo’s religious and cultural heritage on this private full-day tour. Begin with personalized pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle and explore the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic landmarks that tell the story of Egypt’s rich history. Visit sites linked to the Holy Family, admire the gilded icons of the Hanging Church, and step inside the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your cultural adventure.
Itinerary
Cairo is a city full of history and spiritual heritage. With your private Egyptologist guide, explore the most important religious and historical sites:
- Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo): Visit locations associated with the Holy Family. See the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), the Church of St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, where baby Moses is said to have been found.
- Lunch Break: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
- Islamic Cairo: Explore the city founded in 641 A.D. by Amr Ibn El-As. Visit Amr Ibn El-As Mosque, the magnificent Sultan Hassan Mosque (also known as Madrasa), a masterpiece of Mamluk architecture.
- The Citadel of Cairo: Admire Mohamed Ali Mosque, famously known as the Alabaster Mosque, and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar: End the day with a stroll through one of Cairo’s most famous open-air marketplaces.
Conclude your tour with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel, having experienced Cairo’s diverse religious and cultural treasures in one unforgettable day.