Overview
Step into the past and enjoy the beauty of Old Cairo with an airport-guided tour. Whether you have a layover here or a brief time to spare, this tour will ease your exploration of one of Cairo's most intriguing districts. Throughout the tour, a professional guide will walk you through centuries of history, visiting ancient churches, mosques, and sites that preserve the cultural heritage of the city. From the moment you exit the airport, you will experience the atmosphere of Old Cairo, supported by comfortable transportation options that take the stress out of your journey.
Among the must-see attractions of Old Cairo are the Hanging Church, one of the oldest Coptic Christian churches in Egypt, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, full of history and legend. Visit Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the first mosque ever built in Africa, whose architectural style is the beginning of Islamic architecture. Stroll through the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo, its ancient walls, and historic relics that will take you back in time. Fun stories about the city would be shared by your guide, with insights into the religious and cultural coexistence that embodies this fab area.
Finally, stop by a restaurant or café for a taste of the local cuisine before returning to the airport. Whether you stay less than a day or longer in Cairo, this tour fits a history, culture, collide, and convenience package all into one. Expert guiding services, comfortable transport, and a good tour itinerary will leave you with beautiful memories of Old Cairo and will ensure you have maximized your time in this stunning city.
Step into the past and enjoy the beauty of Old Cairo with an airport-guided tour. Whether you have a layover here or a brief time to spare, this tour will ease your exploration of one of Cairo's most intriguing districts. Throughout the tour, a professional guide will walk you through centuries of history, visiting ancient churches, mosques, and sites that preserve the cultural heritage of the city. From the moment you exit the airport, you will experience the atmosphere of Old Cairo, supported by comfortable transportation options that take the stress out of your journey.
Among the must-see attractions of Old Cairo are the Hanging Church, one of the oldest Coptic Christian churches in Egypt, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, full of history and legend. Visit Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, the first mosque ever built in Africa, whose architectural style is the beginning of Islamic architecture. Stroll through the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo, its ancient walls, and historic relics that will take you back in time. Fun stories about the city would be shared by your guide, with insights into the religious and cultural coexistence that embodies this fab area.
Finally, stop by a restaurant or café for a taste of the local cuisine before returning to the airport. Whether you stay less than a day or longer in Cairo, this tour fits a history, culture, collide, and convenience package all into one. Expert guiding services, comfortable transport, and a good tour itinerary will leave you with beautiful memories of Old Cairo and will ensure you have maximized your time in this stunning city.
Inclusion
- Cairo Top Tours personnel will transfer you from your accommodation to the Old Cairo mosques and churches and back.
- All transportation is provided by a luxury, air-conditioned car.
- All of our Egypt Day Tours include a certified tour guide who speaks English.
- The trip schedule includes tickets and admission fees to the monuments and mosques.
- Lunch in Old Cairo at a good local restaurant.
- During your tour of Coptic and Islamic Cairo from the airport, you will receive a complimentary bottle of water on board the car.
- Cairo shopping trips. (When asked).
- Our day trips from the airport to Cairo include taxes and service fees.
Exclusion
- Anything additional that isn't on your schedule for your Cairo trips.
- The cost of the Coptic Cairo transit trip does not include tipping.
- Drink something as you eat.
- Prices are valid for Egypt Easter tours and Egypt Christmas and New Year's excursions.
Itinerary
It is an early start to enjoy an Islamic and Coptic Cairo day tour, where you will be picked from your hotel or airport to and from in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle. Your first topic at hand is the Citadel of Saladin, the site of the most beautiful and magnificent Mohamed Ali Mosque, also referred to as the Alabaster Mosque, and offers very nice views over the city. Visit the historic Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al-Rifa'i Mosque, two remarkable masterpieces of Mamluk architecture. Walk along Al-Muizz Street, the living museum of Islamic heritage, where you can see well-maintained mosques, madrasas, and hundreds of years-old markets.
Then, step into Coptic Cairo, a place rich in Christian heritage. The Hanging Church will be your first stop, an architectural marvel, and one of the oldest churches in Egypt. The next stop on your tour will be at the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, which commemorates the place where, according to tradition, the Holy Family took refuge. Go to Ben Ezra Synagogue, a well-known historical site for Jews and legendary stories. Take a walk in their narrow streets, where every corner carries a great deal of spirituality and history.
After that, you will end your trip with a nice time at a local café or restaurant and then drive back to the hotel or airport, enriched by what Cairo has in different religions and architecture.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $140 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $85 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $60 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $50 Per Person |
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The airport is open to visitors without a visa who have between six and forty-eight hours before their next journey.
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