Full day Coptic and Islamic Cairo
A mixture tour between Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo is a great chance to see and feel the old Egyptian spirit, you will visit most of the old historical mosques and churches in old Cairo.
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Full day Coptic and Islamic Cairo
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What's included in Full day Coptic and Islamic Cairo
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Coptic Cairo
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 Sergius) was built. 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.
Islamic Cairo
that was founded in 641 A.D by the First Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas, at Islamic Cairo you will be able to visit and enter of the following Mosques `Masjid` Amr Ibn Elas Mosque that was built in 642 A.D By the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas at El FUSTAT area Then Followed by a visit to the biggest mosque in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D Continue to another famous Mosque, Al-Rifa’i Mosque. The building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure. This was part of a vast campaign by the 19th-century rulers of Egypt to both associate themselves with the perceived glory of earlier periods in Egypt ‘s Islamic history and modernize the city. Then 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.
Inclusions
- -English-speaking guide.
- -Transfer in private vehicle with air conditioning.
- -Entrances to the historical places mentioned.
- -All the taxes.
- -Extras not mentioned in the program.
- -Drinks, tips and personal expenses.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
