Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour with Khan Khalili Bazaar

8 Hours Round trip from Islamic Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the sacred landmarks of Old Cairo, one of the most important places visited by the Holy Family
02 Visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue in Coptic Cairo
03 Discover Amr ibn al-As Mosque, founded in 642 CE in the El FUSTAT area
04 Browse handcrafted souvenirs at the old market of Khan Khalili Bazaar
05 See two of Cairo's grandest Islamic monuments, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al-Rifa'i Royal Mosque

Explore Cairo's rich religious heritage on this 8-hour tour through both Coptic and Islamic Cairo. Visit important sacred sites including the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Amr ibn al-As Mosque, while discovering places connected to the Holy Family. Continue to some of Cairo's most famous Islamic monuments, including Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al-Rifa'i Mosque, before enjoying shopping for handcrafted souvenirs at Khan Khalili Bazaar.

Explore Cairo's rich religious heritage on this 8-hour tour through both Coptic and Islamic Cairo.

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

City Cairo

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Coptic and Islamic Cairo with Khan Khalili Bazaar

Start the tour at 8 am with a visit to Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo. It is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family.
Visit the 3rd-century Hanging Church and see the two towers that remain from Babylon Fortress.
Head to the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), built where the holy crypt is located, and visit the old Jewish synagogue, Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Option for lunch.
Continue your tour with a visit to Islamic Cairo, founded in 642 CE by Amr ibn al-As, the first Muslim leader.
Visit Masjid Amr Ibn Elas Mosque, built in 642 CE by the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Elas in the El FUSTAT area.
Continue to one of the biggest mosques in Cairo, El Sultan Hassan Mosque, also known as Madrasa El Sultan Hassan, founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 CE.
Proceed to explore another large and famous mosque, Al-Rifa'i Royal Mosque.
End your day tour with a visit to Khan Khalili Bazaar with your Cairo tour guide.
Transfer back to your hotel.