Cairo Trip Overview
• Visit the Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Alabaster Mosque
• Explore the shops in the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
• See the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Cairo Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
• Visit the Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Alabaster Mosque
• Explore the shops in the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
• See the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar’a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
You’ll be met outside your hotel by a Private Tours Egypt representative and board an air-conditioned, private vehicle for the trip to Cairo, to enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Islamic and Coptic sites of the old city.
On this full-day excursion, your guide will take you to the Salah al-Din Citadel. Admire the Alabaster Mosque and also the Al-Gawhara Palace, which was built by Mohammed Ali Pasha in 1814. Visit El Moez Street to see the most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture.
You’ll then proceed to Coptic Cairo to visit the the Hanging church, also known as the Al Mo’allaka Church, to see Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, which sheltered the holy family, and visit Ben Ezra Synagogue.
You can take a break for lunch any time you like during the tour.
Duration: 6 hours
