Tours to Cairo Museum, Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo & The Bazaar
Tours to the Citadel of Saladin, Coptic Cairo, Khan El-khalili bazaar, The Egyptian museum, and Islamic Cairo are very popular among tourists visiting Cairo, Egypt. The Citadel of Saladin is a historic fortress that offers stunning panoramic views of the city, while Coptic Cairo is the oldest part of the city and is home to some of Egypt's oldest Christian churches. Khan El-khalili is a bustling bazaar filled with colorful shops selling everything from spices to jewelry, and is a great place to haggle for souvenirs. The Egyptian Museum is a world-renowned museum that houses an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Finally, Islamic Cairo is a picturesque neighborhood in the Old City that boasts some of the most beautiful Islamic architecture in the world, including mosques, domes, and minarets. Guided tours of these sites are available and are a great way to learn about the rich history and culture of Egypt.
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Tours to Cairo Museum, Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo & The Bazaar
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Cairo Citadel
The Saladin Citadel of Cairo (Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) is a medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo, Egypt. The location, on Mokattam hill near the center of Cairo, was once famous for its fresh breeze and grand views of the city. It is now a preserved historic site, with mosques and museums. In 1976, it was proclaimed by UNESCO as a part of the World Heritage Site Historic Cairo (Islamic Cairo) which was "the new center of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century.
Coptic Cairo
Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga). Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic era, though most of the current buildings of the churches in Coptic Cairo were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century
The Hanging Church
Coptic Christian church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons. 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". The land surface has risen by some six metres since the Roman period. 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.
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- Sealed mineral bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Enjoy a variety of Egyptian menu food out of your preferences from the best local restaurants.
- Providing a pick up and drop off services from any hotel within Cairo, Egypt
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour guide ( Egyptologist).
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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