Egypt · Religious & Spiritual

Full-Day Coptic Cairo Tour with Citadel of Saladin and Churches

1 Day Round trip from Salah Salem St Easy pace

Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Citadel of Saladin, home to the famous Mosque of Mohamed Ali
02 Visit the Hanging Church, one of Cairo's most beautiful ancient churches
03 See the Church of Saint Sergius, built over the crypt of the Holy Family
04 Stop at a Jewish synagogue in Coptic Cairo, completing a tour across three religions

Discover the religious monuments of Coptic Cairo on this full-day tour. Visit the Citadel of Saladin, whose main attraction is the Alabaster Mosque, and explore some of the most famous Coptic churches, including the Hanging Church and the Church of Saint Sergius. You will also stop at a Jewish synagogue, rounding out a visit to monuments dedicated to three different religions.

Then visit the Hanging Church, one of the most beautiful ancient churches in Cairo, dating back to the end of the 3rd century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages Arabic, English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Citadel of Saladin and Coptic Cairo Landmarks

Start your tour early in the morning with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin, one of the most famous Islamic fortifications of its time. Inside, visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque.
Then visit the Hanging Church, one of the most beautiful ancient churches in Cairo, dating back to the end of the 3rd century.
Continue to the Church of Saint Sergius, which was built over the crypt of the Holy Family, where they lived for a while during their famous trip in Egypt.
Proceed to visit one of the 13 Jewish synagogues in the area, rounding out your visit to monuments dedicated to three different religions.

The route