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Old Cairo: Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Private Tour

1. Old Cairo: Full-Day Islamic and Coptic Cairo Private Tour

Meet your professional tour guide in your hotel lobby. Then, head off to the first stop of the private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle, one of the most famous sightseeing stops of Islamic and Coptic Cairo. Visit the Citadel of Salah al-Din and El Moez Street to admire the architectural beauty of Islamic tradition.  After that, proceed to a local restaurant for lunch to sample traditional cuisine. Next, drive toward Old Cairo's main attractions, including the Hanging Church, also referred to as Al-Muallaqa Church. Check out the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. Later on, visit the old market and Bazaar of Cairo called Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Prepare to be amazed by the local, handmade items. After enjoying your time wandering through the market, your full-day tour will end with a drop-off back at your hotel.

Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

2. Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Private Half-Day Tour

Spend a half day seeing important cultural and historical sites in Cairo when you travel to Old Cairo and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The bazaar is one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in all of the Middle East, dating back to 1382. After spending time walking around the bazaar or shopping, continue to Old Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, which dates back to the 3rd century AD. Then see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is, according to a local tradition, located on the site where Moses was found when he was a baby. Continue on to see the Church of St. Barbara and the Church of Abu Serga, two of the oldest churches in Cairo.

Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

3. Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you discover some of the world-famous landmarks of Cairo. First, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with your expert Egyptologist tour guide. Stroll through the many exhibits which display more than 50,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt. Learn about the history and evolution of Egyptian civilization, as well as their customs and traditions. Next, visit the famous Citadel of Saladin, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a storied history dating back nearly 850 years.  Built by the Sultan of Egypt, Salah Al-Din on the Mokattam Hills, enjoy views of the city as you hear about the citadel's fascinating history. Explore one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, a beautiful 14th-century market that still retains traces of its former glory.  Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar where you can browse for antiques or handicrafts from the shops. Then, visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch. Lastly, visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Afterward, be returned back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza by your tour guide.

Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

4. Cairo Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili: Private Tour

Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Following a hotel pick-up from Cairo or Giza, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defence against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city. Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that has been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. Then, visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo.

From Giza/Cairo: Day Trip to Christian and Islamic Old Cairo

5. From Giza/Cairo: Day Trip to Christian and Islamic Old Cairo

Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick up you from your Hotel to visit Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue, take your delicious lunch and Then Continue to visit The Citadel of Cairo where you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which is Mohamed Ali`s mosque that known as the Alabaster Mosque, then visiting one of the oldest streets in Egypt “ El Moez Le Din Allah” Street, the eloquent witness for historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street Located Such as Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr, then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most Ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tala , The Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital & School of Qalawoon etc…

Private Museum, Citadel , El Khan Bazzar & Coptic Cairo

6. Private Museum, Citadel , El Khan Bazzar & Coptic Cairo

Visit to the most interesting museum, the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. back to your hotel

Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazaar Guided Tour

7. Cairo: Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Bazaar Guided Tour

Relax as you are picked up directly from your accommodation in Cairo. Cool down inside an air-conditioned vehicle as your driver takes you to the Salah El-Din Citadel on top of the hills. Learn the history of the mosques and see the perfumes, jewels, and handicrafts at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Hop on board an air-conditioned vehicle at your hotel. Drive up to the Muqattam Hills and visit the Salah El-Din Citadel, built as a defensive fort. Enter the Alabaster mosque and learn about the Islamic faith as your guide translates some common Islamic prayers. Arrive at Old Cairo. See the Hanging Church, and the cave in Abu Sirga Church where the holy family rested. See the minarets of Al-Azhar mosque. Continue to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and amaze yourself with the collection of handmade souvenirs. End your tour with a hotel transfer.

Cairo: Private Egyptian Museum with Coptic and Islamic Cairo

8. Cairo: Private Egyptian Museum with Coptic and Islamic Cairo

Meet the tour guide at your accommodation inside Cairo or Giza for pick-up. Start the trip to the Egyptian Museum. The Museum has more than 100,000 piece of monument of the three ancient Egyptians kingdoms, follow the explanation given in front of the masterpieces. Watch king Tut treasures at the second floor. Walk around and take your best photos. Visit Coptic Cairo churches, the Hanging church built at the 4th century above an ancient Roman fort tower. The Crypt of the holy family known by Abu Serga church and saint Barbara Church. All are of the 4th and 5th centuries Visit Ibn Tulun Mosque, built by Ahmed Ibn Tulun the ruler of the Tulunid Muslim dynasty at the 8th century AD. The mosque is the only one in Egypt still keeps its original dimensions and has a unique Minaret style not found inside any other Mosque in Egypt. Discover all stories, walk around and take the best photos. By the end of the day tour, we drive back to your hotel for drop-off.

Cairo: Synagogue, Church, and Mosque Private Tour with Entry

9. Cairo: Synagogue, Church, and Mosque Private Tour with Entry

A representative from Sun Pyramids Tours will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo and drive you to enjoy a visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

4 Day: Cairo Sightseeing Tours

10. 4 Day: Cairo Sightseeing Tours

Day 1: Arrival Cairo – Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock) Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you . Day 2: Egypt Pyramids Tour you will meet by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus – Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch included during the tour and then proceed to Sakkara area to visit Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Move to Memphis; Old kingdom’s capital and famous Necropolis. Meals: Lunch. Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing Tours you will be escorted by your private guide to visit: Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Lunch through out the tour at local restaurant, then moving to visit Saladin Citadel including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Back to hotel Meals: Lunch Day 4: Cairo – Fly Back Home transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

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What people are saying about Hanging Church

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4.6 / 5

based on 526 reviews

My daughter and I had an excellent day with our guide, Abdelrahman Samy and our driver, Ibrahim Tantawy from Sun Pyramids Tours. I booked the tour on short notice at 2:30am and they were at the hotel lobby at 8:30am to pick us up. The driver handled the hectic streets of Cairo like a pro, which went a long way to making us comfortable. They took us to the regular scheduled locations for our Coptic Cairo tour and a felucca ride on the Nile. They were also happy to take us to a couple of other church locations which I personally requested. Included with the tour was a meal which we thoroughly enjoyed, at Bonne Soirée Restaurant.(Just the food was included but I was happy to pay for the coke & coffees.) At the end of the day they returned my daughter and I safely to our hotel. I wish we had more time for another guided tour with these 2 gentlemen. If in Cairo and you need help planning a tour contact Sun Pyramids Tours I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Sincerely, Peter MacLean Canada

A captivating tour of the most important sites in Cairo. Everything is really professional from the transportation, organization to well developed and customizable  itinerary. We had a great, friendly and very knowledgeable guide, egyptologist Sam.  He gladly answered all our questions and presented to us through  this tour a very unique history of Cairo. Beautiful, mesmerizing sites, great guide and great logistics. Thank you!

Luckily enough for a second day here in Cairo, I was able to have again Amir as my tour guide and Adham as my photographer for this tour. And again, in my opinion they did phenomenally well as my tour guide/photographer. They accommodated my vegan dietary needs and took me to a place where believe it or not I had wanted to try from seeing on YouTube. I HIGHLY recommend this duo. You will not be disappointed.

A good overview of key Cairo sights with a great guide. Ahmed was really friendly and knowledgeable

Very enjoyable and informative tour with a highly knowledgable guide (Omar).