This tour will provide you with a complete picture of the country's history and culture through the different sites from the mediavle era, as you will see different scenes of the Egyptian identity through its Coptic and Islamic old sites.
You will visit Saladin Citadel, constructed in 1172 AD that houses the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali which was built in 1823 AD. Afterwards, tour Old Cairo, the site of a city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches, a Synagogue, and a Roman fort, end your day by exploring the exotic Souqs of Cairo (Khan El Khalili Bazaar).
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Private tour
✔ Bottled water
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✔ Qualified Egyptologist guide
✖ Drinks
✖ Gratuities
✖ Admission fees to the sites visited (Your guide will help you get the tickets)
Pickup Locations
1. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
2. Zayed Hotel
3.
4. Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
5. Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo
6. Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan, an IHG hotel
7. Almasa Hotel
8. The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo
9. Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
10. Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
11. Pharaohs Hotel
12. Triumph Luxury Hotel
13. Holiday Inn Cairo - Citystars, an IHG hotel
14. Novotel Cairo Airport
15. Cairo Intl Airport
16. Santana Hotel
17. Dusit Thani Lakeview Cairo
18. Le Meridien Cairo Airport
19. Holiday Inn & Suites Cairo Maadi, an IHG hotel
20. Cleopatra Hotel
Additional Info: We can pick you up from the main hotels near the Pyramids or in Cairo's downtown. Further hotels near the airport and in 6 of October city require an extra transfer for $10 per person.
Itinerary
1
Coptic Cairo
You will proceed to the medieval part of Cairo to visit some of the oldest churches in the history of Christianity, including the hanging church that was dedicated to the holy Virgin Mary, and St. Sergius church, that houses the crept believed to be used by the Holy family hiding from the Romans. In the same area, you will also see the Jewish Synagogue.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Visit the Islamic icon of Egypt; Saladin Citadel, constructed in 1172 AD together with the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, built in 1823 AD.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali which was built in 1823 AD.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Visit the largest monumental mosque in Cairo and wonder the amazing design of Sultan Hassan Mosque that was constructed in the 14th century AD
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Visit the twin but not identical mosque of Al-Rifaie Mosque, just opposite to Sultan Hassan Mosque and get to know how the architectural design of old mosques changed over the years.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Walk through the historical Al Moez street that houses the largest collection of Islamic monuments in the world and see the old houses, streets, and gates of Cairo.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
