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Private Islamic & Coptic Old Cairo Day Tour
$158.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
A spiritual day tour visits the Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish sites in Cairo, offering insight into the famous regions of Egypt. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of these significant cultural landmarks.
- 🕌 Visit iconic Islamic sites that highlight Cairo's rich heritage.
- ✝️ Explore Coptic landmarks that reflect Egypt's diverse religious history.
- ✡️ Discover Jewish sites that are integral to the country's cultural narrative.
- ⚠️ Ensure proper dress code is followed when visiting religious locations.
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Private Islamic & Coptic Old Cairo Day Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 day
- All entrance fees to Citadel, Ibn Tulun Mosque, Hanging Church, and Gawhara Palace (if price option selected)
- Local lunch at a traditional restaurant
- All Service charges & taxes
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities for guide and driver (suggested $10-15 USD per traveler per day, optional)
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and anything not listed as included
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Citadel of SaladinYou climb to the Citadel of Saladin, the limestone fortress begun in 1176, and into the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at its center, its alabaster walls and twin Ottoman minarets crowning the skyline since the 1840s. Under the great central dome your guide explains the ruler who reshaped modern Egypt. From the terrace, Cairo spreads out below you to the pyramids on a clear day. Modest dress is needed inside the mosque, and shoes come off at the carpet's edge.
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Mosque of Ibn TulunYou visit the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, built in the 9th century and one of the oldest and largest mosques in Egypt, its vast open courtyard ringed by simple pointed arches. The unmistakable feature is the spiral minaret, with an external staircase winding up the outside, modeled on the ancient ziggurats of Iraq. Climb it for a sweeping view over the rooftops. Far quieter than the Citadel, it is a favorite of architects and photographers alike.
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The Hanging ChurchDown in Coptic Cairo you reach the Hanging Church, so named because its nave is built over the gatehouse of the Roman fortress of Babylon and appears to hang above the passage. Parts date to the 7th century, and inside are inlaid screens, icons, and an ark-shaped wooden roof. Your guide walks you through the narrow lanes of the old Christian quarter around it, among the oldest churches in Egypt. Calm and shaded, it is an easy walk.
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El Gawhara (Jewel) Palace MuseumYou finish at the Gawhara Palace, built in 1814 beside the Citadel as the residence and reception hall of Muhammad Ali. Inside are gilded ceilings, period furniture, royal portraits, and a famous clock given by King Louis-Philippe of France. It offers a glimpse of how Egypt's 19th-century rulers lived, a different register from the ancient temples and a fitting end to a day spent moving through Cairo's many layers.
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Private Islamic & Coptic Old Cairo Day Tour
$158.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!