Best Coptic and Islamic Cairo Tour

Overview
Best Egypt Tour offers you the most exciting tours around Cairo. You can't visit Egypt without exploring the majesty of Cairo's Coptic and Islamic archaeological and heritage sites, accompanied by the best tour guides who will explain the history of these stunning sites. This tour will provide you with a wealth of information about the historical stages and events that Christianity and Islam have witnessed in Egypt. Book your tour now to visit the most important holy sites in Egypt.
Included
- We will organize your pick-up services from hotel & return.
- All your transfers will be done by a private, clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned Coptic and Islamic sites.
- Egyptologist and qualified tour guide of your own language.
- A bottle of mineral water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charge.
Excluded
- Any additional activities or attractions not mentioned in the programme.
- If you consume any beverages during meals, you will pay for them yourself.
- Tips for the company team.
Itinerary:
In the early morning, a professional tour guide from the Best Egypt Tour team will arrive at your hotel to welcome you and accompany you to visit the most important Coptic and Islamic archaeological and historical sites. We will begin our tour with a visit to the Saladin Citadel, one of the most important citadels that has protected Egypt for many years. It boasts a stunning strategic location and a breathtaking view that offers a panoramic view of Cairo. You will also visit the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, one of the most important and magnificent mosques in Egypt.
We will then move on to explore Coptic Cairo. You will visit one of Egypt's most important historic churches, the famous Hanging Church, built over the impregnable fortress of Babylon. You will visit the Church of Abu Serga, known as the Church of the Holy Cave, where the Holy Family stayed during their journey to Egypt, fleeing the persecution of King Herod. You will then visit the oldest Jewish temple in Egypt, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which houses one of the most important repositories of Jewish documents, known as the Geniza.
After enjoying all these stunning sites, you will have a leisurely rest while enjoying your delicious lunch. Continue your tour by visiting one of Egypt's most important and famous markets, Khan el-Khalili, where you can purchase some of the most important Egyptian handicrafts for you and your friends. We will return you to your hotel for a relaxing stay after this ideal tour.