Full-Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
by Emo Tours Egypt
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This full-day tour lasts about six hours and covers major sites in Coptic and Islamic Cairo with private air-conditioned transportation and hotel pickup included. The day begins with pickup from your hotel at 8:00 am followed by a visit to Coptic Cairo, an area known for its Christian heritage where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed. The first stop is the Hanging Church, one of Egypt's oldest churches dating back to the third century. Next is the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Fustat, linked to the story of baby Moses. Then the tour visits the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, a 4th-century Coptic church. In the afternoon, the tour moves into Islamic Cairo, including a visit to the Al Rifai Mosque near the Cairo Citadel, serving as the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family. Nearby is the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363. The tour continues with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, constructed between 1830 and 1848 within the Citadel. Another stop is the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As, which dates back to the 7th century and features Islamic architectural designs and calligraphy. The final stop is Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar, a marketplace in central Cairo where visitors can browse carpets, jewelry, spices, and ceramics. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. After visiting all sites, the private vehicle returns guests to their hotel. Entry fees, a guide, and lunch are optional additions depending on the selected tour package.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Coptic Cairo
Pickup at 8:00 am from your hotel in Cairo to begin the full-day tour of Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo. This area is linked to the Holy Family's visit and retains significant spiritual importance.
30 min
The Hanging Church
Visit Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also called the Hanging Church, one of Egypt's oldest churches with origins dating to the third century. It is part of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
60 min
Synagogue Ben Ezra
Stop at the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Fustat, Old Cairo. According to local tradition, this site is where baby Moses was found. The synagogue is also known as El-Geniza or the Synagogue of the Levantines.
30 min
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
See the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, also called Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century.
30 min
Al Rifai Mosque
Visit Al-Rifa'i Mosque located in Midan al-Qal'a beside the Cairo Citadel. This mosque serves as the royal mausoleum for Muhammad Ali's family and stands opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, built around 1361.
30 min
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Tour the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, a large mosque and educational complex built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.
30 min
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Explore the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, also called the Alabaster Mosque, located within the Cairo Citadel. It was constructed between 1830 and 1848 by Muhammad Ali Pasha.
30 min
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As
Visit the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As, a landmark dating back to the 7th century that features Islamic architectural details including calligraphy and geometric patterns.
30 min
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
End the tour at Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar, a historic and bustling market in central Cairo offering carpets, traditional jewelry, spices, and ceramics.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Tour Visiting Coptic and Islamic Cairo with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
by Emo Tours Egypt
Choose from 5 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.$30Overview
This full-day tour lasts about six hours and covers major sites in Coptic and Islamic Cairo with private air-conditioned transportation and hotel pickup included. The day begins with pickup from your hotel at 8:00 am followed by a visit to Coptic Cairo, an area known for its Christian heritage where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed. The first stop is the Hanging Church, one of Egypt's oldest churches dating back to the third century. Next is the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Fustat, linked to the story of baby Moses. Then the tour visits the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, a 4th-century Coptic church. In the afternoon, the tour moves into Islamic Cairo, including a visit to the Al Rifai Mosque near the Cairo Citadel, serving as the royal mausoleum of Muhammad Ali's family. Nearby is the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363. The tour continues with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, constructed between 1830 and 1848 within the Citadel. Another stop is the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As, which dates back to the 7th century and features Islamic architectural designs and calligraphy. The final stop is Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar, a marketplace in central Cairo where visitors can browse carpets, jewelry, spices, and ceramics. Bottled water is provided throughout the tour. After visiting all sites, the private vehicle returns guests to their hotel. Entry fees, a guide, and lunch are optional additions depending on the selected tour package.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Coptic Cairo
Pickup at 8:00 am from your hotel in Cairo to begin the full-day tour of Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo. This area is linked to the Holy Family's visit and retains significant spiritual importance.
30 min
The Hanging Church
Visit Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also called the Hanging Church, one of Egypt's oldest churches with origins dating to the third century. It is part of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
60 min
Synagogue Ben Ezra
Stop at the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Fustat, Old Cairo. According to local tradition, this site is where baby Moses was found. The synagogue is also known as El-Geniza or the Synagogue of the Levantines.
30 min
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus
See the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, also called Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt, dating back to the 4th century.
30 min
Al Rifai Mosque
Visit Al-Rifa'i Mosque located in Midan al-Qal'a beside the Cairo Citadel. This mosque serves as the royal mausoleum for Muhammad Ali's family and stands opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, built around 1361.
30 min
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Tour the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, a large mosque and educational complex built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.
30 min
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Explore the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, also called the Alabaster Mosque, located within the Cairo Citadel. It was constructed between 1830 and 1848 by Muhammad Ali Pasha.
30 min
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As
Visit the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As, a landmark dating back to the 7th century that features Islamic architectural details including calligraphy and geometric patterns.
30 min
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
End the tour at Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar, a historic and bustling market in central Cairo offering carpets, traditional jewelry, spices, and ceramics.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.