Cairo 4-Hour Private Tour: Islamic Mosque, Coptic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili
by Hesham Egypt Tour Guide
Choose from 4 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$28Overview
This 4-hour private tour begins with hotel pickup in downtown Cairo or Giza by a qualified Egyptologist. The first stop is Coptic Cairo, where visitors spend about one hour exploring several historic religious sites. These include the Hanging Church from the 3rd century, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of Abu Serga with its holy crypt, and the Amr ibn el As mosque, which is the oldest mosque in Africa. The tour then continues to the Saladin Citadel on the Moqattam hills, built in 1183 AD. Here, visitors spend approximately one hour visiting the Mohamed Ali alabaster mosque, a prominent Islamic mosque in Cairo. The final stop is Khan el-Khalili bazaar, a historic market established during the Mamluk era, located in the center of Islamic Cairo. Visitors have about one hour to browse the shops and experience the market atmosphere. After the tour, guests are returned to their hotel. The tour includes entry fees, bottled water, private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, surcharges on fuel, taxes, and fees. Lunch is available if selected in the booking options.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Coptic Cairo
Begin at your hotel in Cairo or Giza with pickup by your guide. Visit Old Cairo's Christian sites including the Hanging Church from the 3rd century, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Church of Abu Serga, known for its holy crypt where a family once hid. Also visit Amr ibn el As mosque, recognized as Africa's oldest mosque.
60 min
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Next, head to the Saladin Citadel on the Moqattam hills, built in 1183 AD by Salah El Din. Inside the citadel, explore the Mohamed Ali alabaster mosque, a key religious and historical site in Cairo.
60 min
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
Conclude at Khan el-Khalili, a historic market established during the Mamluk era. This bazaar remains a central shopping area in Cairo for locals and tourists before you return to your hotel.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cairo 4-Hour Private Tour: Islamic Mosque, Coptic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili
by Hesham Egypt Tour Guide
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$28Overview
This 4-hour private tour begins with hotel pickup in downtown Cairo or Giza by a qualified Egyptologist. The first stop is Coptic Cairo, where visitors spend about one hour exploring several historic religious sites. These include the Hanging Church from the 3rd century, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of Abu Serga with its holy crypt, and the Amr ibn el As mosque, which is the oldest mosque in Africa. The tour then continues to the Saladin Citadel on the Moqattam hills, built in 1183 AD. Here, visitors spend approximately one hour visiting the Mohamed Ali alabaster mosque, a prominent Islamic mosque in Cairo. The final stop is Khan el-Khalili bazaar, a historic market established during the Mamluk era, located in the center of Islamic Cairo. Visitors have about one hour to browse the shops and experience the market atmosphere. After the tour, guests are returned to their hotel. The tour includes entry fees, bottled water, private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, surcharges on fuel, taxes, and fees. Lunch is available if selected in the booking options.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Coptic Cairo
Begin at your hotel in Cairo or Giza with pickup by your guide. Visit Old Cairo's Christian sites including the Hanging Church from the 3rd century, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Church of Abu Serga, known for its holy crypt where a family once hid. Also visit Amr ibn el As mosque, recognized as Africa's oldest mosque.
60 min
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Next, head to the Saladin Citadel on the Moqattam hills, built in 1183 AD by Salah El Din. Inside the citadel, explore the Mohamed Ali alabaster mosque, a key religious and historical site in Cairo.
60 min
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
Conclude at Khan el-Khalili, a historic market established during the Mamluk era. This bazaar remains a central shopping area in Cairo for locals and tourists before you return to your hotel.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.