Cairo Trip Overview
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).
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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).
Itinerary
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Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
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: 1 hour
Stop At: Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem St, Al Abageyah, El Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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
Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah, El Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali which was built in 1823 AD.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Maydan Salah al-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
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
Stop At: Al-Rifa’i Mosque, El-Refaey, El-Darb El-Ahmar, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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
Stop At: Masjid Al Hakim, 154 Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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: 1 hour
