Cairo private guided tours visit Islamic and Coptic Cairo
Embark on a remarkable journey through the rich history and culture of Egypt with our Islamic and Coptic Cairo Day Tour. This comprehensive day tour offers you an opportunity to discover the harmonious blend of ancient Islamic and Coptic traditions in Cairo. In the company of a professional guide, you will explore the awe-inspiring architecture of mosques and churches, delve into the local lifestyle, and uncover the captivating history that shapes the city's uniquely diverse identity. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Cairo's multifaceted culture and history on this immersive full-day tour.
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What's included in Cairo private guided tours visit Islamic and Coptic Cairo
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Coptic Cairo
Cairo day tours to Christian and Islamic Sights starts at 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo By Tour guide to Start your full day tour visiting 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
The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church".[1] The land surface has risen by some six metres since the Roman period[why?] so the Roman tower is mostly buried below ground, reducing the visual impact of the church's elevated position. The entrance from the street is through iron gates under a pointed stone arch. The nineteenth-century facade with twin bell towers is then seen beyond a narrow courtyard decorated with modern art biblical designs. Up the steps and through the entrance is a further small courtyard leading to the eleventh-century outer porch
Synagogue Ben Ezra
The Ben Ezra Synagogue (Hebrew: בית כנסת בן עזרא, Arabic: معبد بن عزرا), sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue (Hebrew: בית כנסת אל גניזה) or the Synagogue of the Levantines (al-Shamiyin),[1] is situated in Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found.[2] This was the synagogue whose geniza or store room was found in the 19th century to contain a treasure of abandoned Hebrew, Aramaic and Judeo-Arabic secular and sacred manuscripts. The collection, known as the Cairo Geniza, was brought to the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England at the instigation of Solomon Schechter. It is now divided between several academic libraries, with the majority being kept at the Cambridge University Library.
Inclusions
- Tour guide
- Hotel Pickup & Drop Off
- Entrance fee
- All Transfers in Private AC latest model Vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Gratuities
- Lunch at local restaurants (koshari)(Optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting at the lobby area and he will be holding a sign showing our company name
Meeting / End Points
- Giza
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
