Tour overview
Two faiths, one ancient city – the deep story of Old Cairo. This full private day traces the layers of Cairo's religious heritage. In Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo), you visit the Church of St. Sergius & Bacchus, linked to the Holy Family's journey, the beautiful Hanging Church suspended above the Roman fortress of Babylon, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the city's oldest. Then you turn to Islamic Cairo's masterpieces: the towering Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, the royal Al-Rifa'i Mosque facing it, and the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As – the first mosque ever built in Egypt and Africa. Your licensed Egyptologist weaves Christian, Jewish and Islamic Cairo into one clear, respectful story, with a traditional Egyptian lunch along the way.
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After Coptic and Islamic Cairo you can add sunset or evening extras - up to 2 total. A comfortable day is your main trip plus up to 2 add-ons for energy and timing.
You can select up to 2 add-ons only. More than that exceeds what energy and timing allow for one day.
Choosing two museums on top of this trip usually runs past a comfortable day for timing and energy.
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Tour overview
Two faiths, one ancient city – the deep story of Old Cairo. This full private day traces the layers of Cairo’s religious heritage. In Old
Cairo (Coptic Cairo), you visit the Church of St. Sergius & Bacchus, linked to
the Holy Family’s journey, the beautiful Hanging Church suspended above the
Roman fortress of Babylon, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the city’s oldest.
Then you turn to Islamic Cairo’s masterpieces: the towering Mosque-Madrasa of
Sultan Hassan, the royal Al-Rifa’i Mosque facing it, and the Mosque of Amr Ibn
Al-As – the first mosque ever built in Egypt and Africa. Your licensed Egyptologist weaves Christian, Jewish and Islamic Cairo into one
clear, respectful story, with a traditional Egyptian lunch along the way.
Highlights
- All-inclusive price - church, synagogue and mosque entrances arranged for you
- Church of St. Sergius & Bacchus (Abu Serga) - linked to the Holy Family
- The Hanging Church (El Muallaqa) - above the Roman fortress of Babylon
- Ben Ezra Synagogue - one of Cairo's oldest synagogues
- Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan - a Mamluk architectural masterpiece
- Al-Rifa'i Mosque - the royal mosque facing Sultan Hassan
- Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As - the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa
- Traditional Egyptian lunch included
- Licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
- Private party with hotel pickup and drop-off included
