Cairo Trip Overview
Few hours stopover in Cairo are enough to see many Islamic and Christian monuments in the city. Visit old churches and mosques and have comprehensive idea about the Coptic and Islamic history of Egypt.
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Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Few hours stopover in Cairo are enough to see many Islamic and Christian monuments in the city. Visit old churches and mosques and have comprehensive idea about the Coptic and Islamic history of Egypt.
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Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar’a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Go for a visit to the Hanging church, one of the most beautiful churches that was built in the 5th century. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, The church was built above one of the towers of the fort of Babylon. It has 110 beautiful icons and once was the seat of the Patriarch in the 14th century. Your guide will explain to you all about the church and its beautiful ceiling, screens of the altars, pulpit and all of its basic components.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ben Ezra Synagogue, Coptic Cairo, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Visit to the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo. Ben Ezra temple is one among other 11 synagogues in Egypt and named after a merchant from Jerusalem called Ben Ezra. You will be given full history of the synagogue and the history, customs and traditions of the Jewish community in Egypt.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Qalawun Complex, 27X6+Q94, El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
The next stop will be to the most famous street in Cairo named El Moez.You will walk by the huge city walls and gates dating back to the 10th century. you will visit the famius mosque complexes such as Qalawon and Barqoq.Through the walking tour,you will explore the street life of the city with its old coffee shops and mansions
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
