Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour with Egyptian Museum

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the magnificent artefacts of ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum
02 Explore the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Salah El-Din Citadel
03 Walk through Islamic Cairo and its historic old city area
04 Visit Coptic Cairo's Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and ancient churches

Discover the magnificent artefacts of ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum, home to a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art. Visit the Salah El-Din Citadel, built in 1183 AD, and explore the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque within this historic complex. Continue through Islamic Cairo before heading to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga during this 8-hour exploration of Cairo's religious and historic landmarks.

Discover this museum's rare collection of 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Coptic Cairo

Pick up by your Cairo tour guide from the hotel.
Enjoy a visit to the Egyptian Museum, one of the most interesting museums, featuring artefacts from the Pharaonic period.
Discover this museum's rare collection of 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.
Proceed to visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El-Din.
Stop for lunch in a local restaurant.
Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo.
Move on to Coptic Cairo and visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga.
Transfer back to your hotel.