Day Tour to Visit Coptic and Islamic Cairo

A day tour to Coptic and Islamic Cairo is a fantastic way to explore Egypt’s rich religious and architectural heritage. Here’s a well-structured itinerary for your tour:

📍 Itinerary for Your Coptic & Islamic Cairo Tour

 Morning: Coptic Cairo (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM)

Explore some of the oldest churches in Egypt, located in the heart of historic Christian Cairo.

 The Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary’s Church) – A beautiful church built above the gatehouse of a Roman fortress

 Ben Ezra Synagogue – An ancient Jewish site where baby Moses was believed to be found.

 Optional: Visit the Coptic Museum to see rare manuscripts, icons, and artifacts from Egypt’s Christian history.

 Lunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Old Cairo, with traditional Egyptian dishes like stuffed vine leaves, falafel, and grilled meats.

 Afternoon: Islamic Cairo (1:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

Discover Cairo’s stunning mosques, citadels, and bazaars in the Islamic quarter.

 Salah El-Din Citadel – A fortress with breathtaking views of Cairo.

Visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Alabaster Mosque) with its Ottoman-style domes.

Optional: Explore the National Military Museum inside the Citadel.

 Sultan Hassan Mosque & Al-Rifa’i Mosque – These twin mosques feature grand Islamic architecture and house the tombs of Egyptian royals.

 Tour Tips:

✔️ Wear modest clothing (especially in mosques) – long pants, covered shoulders.

✔️ Comfortable shoes are a must – there’s a lot of walking.

Inclusions

• fluent experienced tour guide
• air conditioned car
• mineral water on tour
• lunch
• entrance fees

exclusions

• tipping
• extra expenses