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Old Cairo Day Tour

Cairo, Egypt
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Duration

8 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais, Italy

Old Cairo Day Tour – Coptic Cairo, Churches & Historic Mosques

Discover the religious and historical heart of Cairo on our Old Cairo Day Tour, a private experience exploring some of the city’s most important Christian, Jewish and Islamic landmarks. Old Cairo is known as the Religious Complex, where different faiths and centuries of Egyptian history come together in one fascinating area.

Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable professional tour guide who will explain the history, architecture and cultural importance of each site.

Explore Coptic Cairo

Begin your Old Cairo Day Tour by exploring Coptic Cairo, one of the most historically significant areas of the city. Discover the traditions and stories connected with the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt and learn about the importance of this area to Egypt’s Christian heritage.

Visit the famous Hanging Church, one of the most recognizable Coptic churches in Cairo, and explore the historic Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga.

Continue to the Church of St. Barbara and St. George, along with other important Christian landmarks in the area. Your guide will explain the history of Coptic Christianity and the architectural features of these remarkable churches.

Ben Ezra Synagogue & Babylon Fortress

Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the historic religious sites of Old Cairo, and learn about the Jewish heritage that forms an important part of the area’s diverse history.

Explore the remains of the ancient Babylon Fortress and discover its connection with the development of Old Cairo over many centuries.

The area provides a unique opportunity to see how different religious communities and historical periods have shaped Cairo.

Historic Mosques of Cairo

Continue your Old Cairo Day Tour with visits to some of Cairo’s most impressive Islamic monuments.

Visit the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas, traditionally regarded as the first mosque established in Egypt and one of the earliest mosques in Africa.

Continue to the magnificent Sultan Hassan Mosque, one of the great examples of Mamluk architecture in Cairo. Depending on the itinerary and site access, you can also visit the historic Ibn Tulun Mosque and Al-Azhar Mosque, important landmarks in Islamic Cairo.

Your professional guide will explain the history of the mosques, their architectural details and their role in the development of Cairo.

A Journey Through Three Religions

Old Cairo is more than a collection of historic buildings. It is a remarkable area where Christian, Jewish and Islamic heritage can be experienced within a relatively small part of the city.

During this private Old Cairo Day Tour, discover churches, a synagogue, mosques and ancient fortifications while learning how different cultures and religions have contributed to Egypt’s rich history.

Tour Includes

* Private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
* Professional and knowledgeable tour guide.
* Hotel pickup and drop-off.
* Private and flexible sightseeing experience.

Optional Services

Lunch is not included in the basic tour price but can be added during the booking process.

Entrance tickets to attractions are also not included in the basic package and can be added according to your selected services.

We recommend choosing the additional services from the booking form if you would like to include lunch or entrance tickets in your tour.

Experience Historic Cairo with Lido Egypt Tours

Explore the churches, synagogue, mosques and historic landmarks of one of Cairo’s most fascinating neighborhoods with a professional local guide.

Book your Old Cairo Day Tour with Lido Egypt Tours and discover the religious, cultural and historical heritage of Cairo in a comfortable private experience.

Islamic Cairo & Historic Mosques DAY Tour(Car + Guide)

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Private car + tour guide 🌟

Single person: 65 $

2 person : 45 $

From 3 to 6 people: 30$

From 7 to 35 people: 25$

Child from 6 to 12Y : 20$

Child under 6 Y : free

Entry fees per person:  15$

Lunch per person: 10$

Highlights

  • Egypt with its numerous admirable moments which represent all the stages of its long history occupies a unique position in the world these monuments are the best testimony to the standard of civilization
  • Cairo too the Islamic and Coptic Capital has preserved the greater part of its ancient buildings and topographical features
  • Amr Ibn EL As Mosque
  • Ibn Elas mosque which was the first mosque erected in Egypt this was after the Arab conquest directly
  • The foundation of the mosque was in 642 A,D
  • The building was very simple it was 29 meters long by 17 meters wide
  • The mosque has passed through of ruin and destruction and has been repaired and restored many times
  • AL Azhar Mosque
  • Al Azhar Mosque established in 972 A,D after founding Cairo itself it was designed by the Fatimid leader Gawhar El Saquili and he built it by command of Calipha Al Muez Li Din Allah who belongs to Fattimid Family it is located in El Hussein Square an area teeming with Islamic monuments from 10 th century it was called Al Azhar related to Fatma Al Zahraa daughter of our prophet Mohammad
  • SULTAN HASSAN MOSQUE
  • Is unique in style and remarkable for its grand proportions and majestic beauty it is one of the most remarkable monuments in the Middle Ages the mosque was built by order of Sultan Hassan Ibn Nasser Mohammad Ibn kalawoun one of Turkish Mamluks who reigned Egypt he was only a baby 13 years old
  • IBN TULUN MOSQUE
  • Ahmed Ibn Tulun may be regarded as one of the most important in the history of the Muslim Egypt during his rule Egypt from being a province of the Abbassid khalifate became an independent state the mosque was built by order of Sultan Ahmed founder of the Tulunid dynasty 868 A,D
  • BABYLON
  • The Roman Fortress of Babylon
  • The Fortress is one of the rare traces of Roman occupation in Egypt it’s massive walls and colossal bastions are a symbol of the solid strength
  • It is the most probable that the fortress was built during the reign of Trajan : 98-117 A,D
  • HANGING CHURCH
  • The hanging church is considered the oldest church in the area of Al_Fustat ( Old Egypt)
  • It takes the shape of a basilica and it has a wooden roof in the shape of Noah’s Ark
  • It has about 120 icons on the walls represent to the victims in Christianity in Egypt
  • ABU SERGA CHURCH
  • The church of Abu Serga
  • This church is dedicated to the Saint Abu Serga according to legend the crypt under the church was the resting place of Mary and the Christ child on their arrival in Egypt

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 For 2 persons 2 2 40%
2 For 3 to 5 persons 3 5 50%

  • Transportation
  • Tour Guide
  • Bottle of water
  • Lunch
  • Entry Tickets
  • Tipping

8 hours

English
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Francais
Italy

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Tour's Location

Cairo, Egypt
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